US Bridges

Five Point HWY over Gayton & Powers Extn Drn

Fair

Eaton County, Michigan · 4 MI SE of Kalamo · Structure no. 000000000002338

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
642
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Point HWY over Gayton & Powers Extn Drn is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Five Point HWY over Gayton & Powers Extn Drn in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 642 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2013. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFive Point HWY
CrossesGayton & Powers Extn Drn
Location4 MI SE of Kalamo
RouteCounty Highway 2324
CountyEaton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.50953, -84.987
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic642 (2012)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2013
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Five Point HWY over Gayton & Powers Extn Drn built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Five Point HWY over Gayton & Powers Extn Drn 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Five Point HWY over Gayton & Powers Extn Drn carry?

About 642 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Five Point HWY over Gayton & Powers Extn Drn?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Five Point HWY over Gayton & Powers Extn Drn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.