US Bridges

M-100 over Thornapple Drain

Good

Eaton County, Michigan · 3.5 MI N of I-69 · Structure no. 000000000002283

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,425
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-100 over Thornapple Drain is a concrete culvert carrying M-100 over Thornapple Drain in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,425 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesM-100
CrossesThornapple Drain
Location3.5 MI N of I-69
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates42.67323, -84.73942
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,425 (2015)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-100 over Thornapple Drain built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-100 over Thornapple Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does M-100 over Thornapple Drain carry?

About 5,425 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is M-100 over Thornapple Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns M-100 over Thornapple Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.