US Bridges

State Road over Drain #473

Good

Gratiot County, Michigan · Sec 30 Washington Twp · Structure no. 000000000003165

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
660
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Road over Drain #473 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying State Road over Drain #473 in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2034. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesState Road
CrossesDrain #473
LocationSec 30 Washington Twp
RouteCounty Highway 2951
Coordinates43.14134, -84.59931
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2012)
Projected traffic890 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 State Road over Drain #473 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Road over Drain #473 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Road over Drain #473 carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Road over Drain #473?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns State Road over Drain #473?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.