Ferris Road over Bass Lake Drain
PoorPosted for loadGratiot County, Michigan · Sec 17-18 Seville Twp · Structure no. 000000000003241
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 72
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ferris Road over Bass Lake Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferris Road over Bass Lake Drain in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 115 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2024. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ferris Road over Bass Lake Drain built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Ferris Road over Bass Lake Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Ferris Road over Bass Lake Drain carry?
About 72 vehicles per day (2004 count).
How long is Ferris Road over Bass Lake Drain?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Ferris Road over Bass Lake Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.