US Bridges

Gettel Road over State Drain

Fair

Huron County, Michigan · Sec. 26-27 Sebewaing Twp. · Structure no. 000000000003656

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gettel Road over State Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gettel Road over State Drain in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2029. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGettel Road
CrossesState Drain
LocationSec. 26-27 Sebewaing Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHuron County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.69654, -83.39488
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2009)
Projected traffic200 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Gettel Road over State Drain built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gettel Road over State 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 2023.

How much traffic does Gettel Road over State Drain carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Gettel Road over State Drain?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Gettel Road over State Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.