Buchanan Road over Drain #294
FairGratiot County, Michigan · Sec 16-21 North Star Twp · Structure no. 000000000003140
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 910
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buchanan Road over Drain #294 is a concrete tee beam carrying Buchanan Road over Drain #294 in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 910 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,230 by 2023. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 #294 built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buchanan Road over Drain #294 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Buchanan Road over Drain #294 carry?
About 910 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Buchanan Road over Drain #294?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Buchanan Road over Drain #294?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.