US Bridges

Luce Road over North End Drain

Good

Gratiot County, Michigan · Sec 16-17 Arcada Twp · Structure no. 000000000003161

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,590
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Luce Road over North End Drain is a concrete slab carrying Luce Road over North End Drain in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,590 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2023. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLuce Road
CrossesNorth End Drain
LocationSec 16-17 Arcada Twp
RouteCounty Highway 2929
Coordinates43.34686, -84.68622
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,590 (2003)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Luce Road over North End Drain built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Luce Road over North End 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Luce Road over North End Drain carry?

About 2,590 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Luce Road over North End Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Luce Road over North End Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.