US Bridges

Dewitt Road over Spaulding Drain

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 1/2 MI N of Taft RD · Structure no. 000000000001931

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,823
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dewitt Road over Spaulding Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dewitt Road over Spaulding Drain in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,823 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,293 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesDewitt Road
CrossesSpaulding Drain
Location1/2 MI N of Taft RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.96559, -84.582
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,823 (2011)
Projected traffic3,293 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Dewitt Road over Spaulding Drain built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dewitt Road over Spaulding 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Dewitt Road over Spaulding Drain carry?

About 1,823 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dewitt Road over Spaulding Drain?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Dewitt Road over Spaulding Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.