Elm Road over Mallory Lake Drain
PoorClosed to trafficHillsdale County, Michigan · 0.1 Mile N of Egypt Road · Structure no. 000000000003348
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 46
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Road over Mallory Lake Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Road over Mallory Lake Drain in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1950, 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Road over Mallory Lake Drain built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is Elm Road over Mallory 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Elm Road over Mallory Lake Drain carry?
About 46 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Elm Road over Mallory Lake Drain?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Road over Mallory Lake Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.