US Bridges

M-57|W Cleveland R over Bradley Drain

Good

Gratiot County, Michigan · 0.3 MI E of Jerome RD · Structure no. 000000000003118

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-57|W Cleveland R over Bradley Drain is a concrete culvert carrying M-57|W Cleveland R over Bradley Drain in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,550 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long.

CarriesM-57|W Cleveland R
CrossesBradley Drain
Location0.3 MI E of Jerome RD
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates43.1759, -84.61472
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2018)
Projected traffic4,550 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-57|W Cleveland R over Bradley Drain built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-57|W Cleveland R over Bradley 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does M-57|W Cleveland R over Bradley Drain carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is M-57|W Cleveland R over Bradley Drain?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns M-57|W Cleveland R over Bradley Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.