US Bridges

Jonesville Road over County Drain #33

Fair

Branch County, Michigan · Girard Twp Sec 35 · Structure no. 000000000001114

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,092
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jonesville Road over County Drain #33 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jonesville Road over County Drain #33 in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 3,092 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,595 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJonesville Road
CrossesCounty Drain #33
LocationGirard Twp Sec 35
RouteCounty Highway 1274
CountyBranch County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.98556, -84.96427
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,092 (2012)
Projected traffic4,595 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Jonesville Road over County Drain #33 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jonesville Road over County Drain #33 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Jonesville Road over County Drain #33 carry?

About 3,092 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jonesville Road over County Drain #33?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Jonesville Road over County Drain #33?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.