US Bridges

Luce Road over Drain #1

Good

Gratiot County, Michigan · Sec 28-29 Newark Twp · Structure no. 000000000003224

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Luce Road over Drain #1 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Luce Road over Drain #1 in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2024. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLuce Road
CrossesDrain #1
LocationSec 28-29 Newark Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.22536, -84.68003
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2004)
Projected traffic141 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 Luce Road over Drain #1 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Luce Road over Drain #1 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 Luce Road over Drain #1 carry?

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

How long is Luce Road over Drain #1?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Luce Road over Drain #1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.