Mcalpin Road over Columbia Drain I/C Drain
FairHuron County, Michigan · Sec 19-30 Brookfield Twp · Structure no. 000000000003570
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 88
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mcalpin Road over Columbia Drain I/C Drain is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mcalpin Road over Columbia Drain I/C Drain in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 97 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 88 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Mcalpin Road over Columbia Drain I/C Drain built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Mcalpin Road over Columbia Drain I/C Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Mcalpin Road over Columbia Drain I/C Drain carry?
About 88 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Mcalpin Road over Columbia Drain I/C Drain?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Mcalpin Road over Columbia Drain I/C Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.