Lange Road over Columbia Drain
GoodHuron County, Michigan · Sec 9-10 Sebewaing Twp · Structure no. 000000000003655
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lange Road over Columbia Drain is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lange Road over Columbia Drain in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 98 years old, older 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Lange Road over Columbia Drain built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Lange Road over Columbia 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 Lange Road over Columbia Drain carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lange Road over Columbia Drain?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Lange Road over Columbia Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.