US Bridges

Jason Road over Cedar Lake Drain

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Shepardsville · Structure no. 000000000002016

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jason Road over Cedar Lake Drain is a steel culvert carrying Jason Road over Cedar Lake Drain in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJason Road
CrossesCedar Lake Drain
Location0.1 MI E of Shepardsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.91477, -84.42494
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2011)
Projected traffic240 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Jason Road over Cedar Lake Drain built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jason Road over Cedar Lake 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 Jason Road over Cedar Lake Drain carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Jason Road over Cedar Lake Drain?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Jason Road over Cedar Lake Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.