US Bridges

Blanchard Road over Bachelder Drain

Good

Isabella County, Michigan · Sec 12 Fremont Twp · Structure no. 000000000004275

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,855
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blanchard Road over Bachelder Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Blanchard Road over Bachelder Drain in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,855 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,240 by 2022. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBlanchard Road
CrossesBachelder Drain
LocationSec 12 Fremont Twp
RouteCounty Highway 3716
Coordinates43.52493, -84.8615
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,855 (2002)
Projected traffic4,240 by 2022
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 Blanchard Road over Bachelder Drain built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blanchard Road over Bachelder 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Blanchard Road over Bachelder Drain carry?

About 2,855 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Blanchard Road over Bachelder Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Blanchard Road over Bachelder Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.