Brown Road over West Branch Drain
FairHuron County, Michigan · Sec 27-28 Winsor Twp · Structure no. 000000000012647
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brown Road over West Branch Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown Road over West Branch Drain in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2029. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brown Road over West Branch Drain built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brown Road over West Branch 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 Brown Road over West Branch Drain carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Brown Road over West Branch Drain?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Brown Road over West Branch Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.