Pierce Road over Drain #1
FairGratiot County, Michigan · Sec 10-15 Newark Twp · Structure no. 000000000003221
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 112
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pierce Road over Drain #1 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pierce Road over Drain #1 in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 2024. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pierce Road over Drain #1 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pierce 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 Pierce Road over Drain #1 carry?
About 112 vehicles per day (2004 count).
How long is Pierce Road over Drain #1?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Pierce Road over Drain #1?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.