Taft Road over Bovee Drain
PoorPosted for loadGratiot County, Michigan · Sec 22-27 Washington Twp · Structure no. 000000000003247
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 56
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Taft Road over Bovee Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taft Road over Bovee Drain in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 125 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 3 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 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2024. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Taft Road over Bovee Drain built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Taft Road over Bovee 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 Taft Road over Bovee Drain carry?
About 56 vehicles per day (2004 count).
How long is Taft Road over Bovee Drain?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Taft Road over Bovee Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.