US Bridges

Eifert RD over W Aurelius Drain

Poor

Ingham County, Michigan · 0.3 MI S of Curtice RD · Structure no. 000000000014539

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eifert RD over W Aurelius Drain is a wood or timber culvert carrying Eifert RD over W Aurelius Drain in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEifert RD
CrossesW Aurelius Drain
Location0.3 MI S of Curtice RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIngham County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.56305, -84.54247
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic690 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Eifert RD over W Aurelius Drain built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eifert RD over W Aurelius Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Eifert RD over W Aurelius Drain carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Eifert RD over W Aurelius Drain?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Eifert RD over W Aurelius Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.