US Bridges

Johnson Road over Drain #1

Fair

Gratiot County, Michigan · Sec 21-28 Newark Twp · Structure no. 000000000003219

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Road over Drain #1 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Johnson Road over Drain #1 in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2024. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJohnson Road
CrossesDrain #1
LocationSec 21-28 Newark Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.23376, -84.67083
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2004)
Projected traffic139 by 2024
Trucks7%
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 Johnson Road over Drain #1 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Road over Drain #1 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson Road over Drain #1 carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Road over Drain #1?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Road over Drain #1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.