Bennett Road over Pridgeon & Warner Drain
PoorBranch County, Michigan · Algansee Twp Sec 9 · Structure no. 000000000001146
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bennett Road over Pridgeon & Warner Drain is a steel culvert carrying Bennett Road over Pridgeon & Warner Drain in Branch County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2024. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bennett Road over Pridgeon & Warner Drain built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bennett Road over Pridgeon & Warner Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Bennett Road over Pridgeon & Warner Drain carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bennett Road over Pridgeon & Warner Drain?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns Bennett Road over Pridgeon & Warner Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.