US Bridges

Ellison Road over Holmes & Spears Drain

Good

Ionia County, Michigan · 0.25 MI W of Johnson RD · Structure no. 000000000013829

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellison Road over Holmes & Spears Drain is a steel culvert carrying Ellison Road over Holmes & Spears Drain in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2034. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEllison Road
CrossesHolmes & Spears Drain
Location0.25 MI W of Johnson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIonia County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.01644, -85.18094
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2014)
Projected traffic280 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ellison Road over Holmes & Spears Drain built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellison Road over Holmes & Spears Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Ellison Road over Holmes & Spears Drain carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Ellison Road over Holmes & Spears Drain?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Ellison Road over Holmes & Spears Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.