US Bridges

Bach Road over State Drain

Good

Huron County, Michigan · Sec 26-35 Sebewaing Twp · Structure no. 000000000003647

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bach Road over State Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bach Road over State Drain in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2029. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBach Road
CrossesState Drain
LocationSec 26-35 Sebewaing Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.68366, -83.38438
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2009)
Projected traffic300 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bach Road over State Drain built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bach Road over State 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bach Road over State Drain carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Bach Road over State Drain?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bach Road over State Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.