US Bridges

Ransom Road over Drain #192

Good

Gratiot County, Michigan · Sec 21 Elba Twp · Structure no. 000000000003199

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ransom Road over Drain #192 is a wood or timber slab carrying Ransom Road over Drain #192 in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2024. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRansom Road
CrossesDrain #192
LocationSec 21 Elba Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.16134, -84.44771
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2004)
Projected traffic87 by 2024
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 Ransom Road over Drain #192 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ransom Road over Drain #192 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ransom Road over Drain #192 carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Ransom Road over Drain #192?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ransom Road over Drain #192?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.