US Bridges

Stone Road over Maple River Drain

PoorPosted for load

Clinton County, Michigan · 1/4 MI E of Wright RD · Structure no. 000000000001911

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
505
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Road over Maple River Drain is a concrete tee beam carrying Stone Road over Maple River Drain in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 87 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 505 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 912 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesStone Road
CrossesMaple River Drain
Location1/4 MI E of Wright RD
RouteCounty Highway 1929
Coordinates43.06867, -84.73239
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2011)
Projected traffic912 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stone Road over Maple River Drain built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Stone Road over Maple River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Stone Road over Maple River Drain carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stone Road over Maple River Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Stone Road over Maple River Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.