US Bridges

Onondaga RD over North Onondaga Drain

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · 0.4 MI N of Ferris RD · Structure no. 000000000014540

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Onondaga RD over North Onondaga Drain is a wood or timber culvert carrying Onondaga RD over North Onondaga Drain in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOnondaga RD
CrossesNorth Onondaga Drain
Location0.4 MI N of Ferris RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.501, -84.56114
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Onondaga RD over North Onondaga Drain built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Onondaga RD over North Onondaga 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Onondaga RD over North Onondaga Drain carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Onondaga RD over North Onondaga Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns Onondaga RD over North Onondaga Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.