US Bridges

Gettel Road over Gettel Drain

Fair

Huron County, Michigan · Sec. 2-3 Sebewaing Twp. · Structure no. 000000000012602

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gettel Road over Gettel Drain is a concrete slab carrying Gettel Road over Gettel Drain in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGettel Road
CrossesGettel Drain
LocationSec. 2-3 Sebewaing Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHuron County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.74681, -83.39657
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2009)
Projected traffic180 by 2029
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Gettel Drain built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gettel Road over Gettel 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Gettel Road over Gettel Drain carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Gettel Road over Gettel Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Gettel Road over Gettel Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.