US Bridges

Linden Road over Howland Drain

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · 3600 Ft N of Hill Road · Structure no. 000000000002755

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,652
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linden Road over Howland Drain is a steel culvert carrying Linden Road over Howland Drain in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 11,652 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,045 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLinden Road
CrossesHowland Drain
Location3600 Ft N of Hill Road
RouteCounty Highway 2002
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.95318, -83.77146
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,652 (2018)
Projected traffic21,045 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Linden Road over Howland Drain built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linden Road over Howland 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Linden Road over Howland Drain carry?

About 11,652 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Linden Road over Howland Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Linden Road over Howland Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.