US Bridges

Arms Road over Van Wert Drain

Fair

Bay County, Michigan · At N Finn Road · Structure no. 000000000013980

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arms Road over Van Wert Drain is a steel culvert carrying Arms Road over Van Wert Drain in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesArms Road
CrossesVan Wert Drain
LocationAt N Finn Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBay County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.62311, -83.78
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arms Road over Van Wert Drain built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arms Road over Van Wert Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Arms Road over Van Wert Drain carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Arms Road over Van Wert Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Arms Road over Van Wert Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.