US Bridges

M-28 over Mcleod Ditch

Fair

Chippewa County, Michigan · 0.4 MI E of Luce CO Line · Structure no. 000000000001598

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,127
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-28 over Mcleod Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying M-28 over Mcleod Ditch in Chippewa County, Michigan. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 2,127 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,246 by 2018. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesM-28
CrossesMcleod Ditch
Location0.4 MI E of Luce CO Line
RouteState Highway 28
CountyChippewa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.30367, -85.22996
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,127 (2007)
Projected traffic3,246 by 2018
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-28 over Mcleod Ditch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-28 over Mcleod Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does M-28 over Mcleod Ditch carry?

About 2,127 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is M-28 over Mcleod Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns M-28 over Mcleod Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.