Buchanan Road over Drain #1
GoodGratiot County, Michigan · Sec 16-21 Newark Twp · Structure no. 000000000003136
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 216
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buchanan Road over Drain #1 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buchanan Road over Drain #1 in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 216 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Buchanan Road over Drain #1 built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buchanan Road over Drain #1 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Buchanan Road over Drain #1 carry?
About 216 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Buchanan Road over Drain #1?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Buchanan Road over Drain #1?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.