US Bridges

Roosevelt Road over Drain #49

Good

Gratiot County, Michigan · Sec 18-19 Fulton Twp · Structure no. 000000000003201

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roosevelt Road over Drain #49 is a wood or timber slab carrying Roosevelt Road over Drain #49 in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2024. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoosevelt Road
CrossesDrain #49
LocationSec 18-19 Fulton Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.16169, -84.7141
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2004)
Projected traffic60 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 Roosevelt Road over Drain #49 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roosevelt Road over Drain #49 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 Roosevelt Road over Drain #49 carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Roosevelt Road over Drain #49?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Roosevelt Road over Drain #49?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.