Finkle Road over Allen Drain
GoodHuron County, Michigan · Sec. 30 Sand Beach Twp. · Structure no. 000000000003640
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Finkle Road over Allen Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Finkle Road over Allen Drain in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 450 by 2029. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Finkle Road over Allen Drain built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Finkle Road over Allen Drain 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 Finkle Road over Allen Drain carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Finkle Road over Allen Drain?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Finkle Road over Allen Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.