US Bridges

Rapson Road over East Br Willow River Dn

Good

Huron County, Michigan · Sec 33 Bloomfield Twp · Structure no. 000000000003559

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rapson Road over East Br Willow River Dn is a concrete culvert carrying Rapson Road over East Br Willow River Dn in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2034. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRapson Road
CrossesEast Br Willow River Dn
LocationSec 33 Bloomfield Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHuron County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.85695, -82.8412
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2014)
Projected traffic123 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$636,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rapson Road over East Br Willow River Dn built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rapson Road over East Br Willow River Dn 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rapson Road over East Br Willow River Dn carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rapson Road over East Br Willow River Dn?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Rapson Road over East Br Willow River Dn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.