South County Line over Soap Drain
FairCalhoun County, Michigan · Clarendon Twp Sec 36 · Structure no. 000000000001293
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 530
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South County Line over Soap Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South County Line over Soap Drain in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2023. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South County Line over Soap Drain built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is South County Line over Soap 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does South County Line over Soap Drain carry?
About 530 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is South County Line over Soap Drain?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns South County Line over Soap Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.