Thomas Road over Bad Axe Drain
FairHuron County, Michigan · Sec. 34-35 Meade Twp. · Structure no. 000000000003630
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thomas Road over Bad Axe Drain is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Thomas Road over Bad Axe Drain in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2029. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thomas Road over Bad Axe Drain built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thomas Road over Bad Axe 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Thomas Road over Bad Axe Drain carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Thomas Road over Bad Axe Drain?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Thomas Road over Bad Axe Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.