US Bridges

Alger Road over North End Drain

Fair

Gratiot County, Michigan · Sec 21-22 Arcada Twp · Structure no. 000000000003163

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,835
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alger Road over North End Drain is a concrete slab carrying Alger Road over North End Drain in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,835 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,475 by 2023. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAlger Road
CrossesNorth End Drain
LocationSec 21-22 Arcada Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGratiot County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.33516, -84.66674
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,835 (2003)
Projected traffic2,475 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 Alger Road over North End Drain built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alger Road over North End 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 June 2023.

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

About 1,835 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Alger Road over North End Drain?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Alger Road over North End Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.