M-50 over Sebewa Drain
FairEaton County, Michigan · 5.5 MI SE of Barry Col · Structure no. 000000000002231
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,443
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-50 over Sebewa Drain is a concrete tee beam carrying M-50 over Sebewa Drain in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 2,443 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,460 by 2018. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 M-50 over Sebewa Drain built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-50 over Sebewa 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does M-50 over Sebewa Drain carry?
About 2,443 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is M-50 over Sebewa Drain?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns M-50 over Sebewa Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.