US Bridges

Summerton Road over Lewis Drain

Good

Isabella County, Michigan · 0.6 MI S of Weidman Road · Structure no. 000000000013879

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summerton Road over Lewis Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Summerton Road over Lewis Drain in Isabella 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 185 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2022. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSummerton Road
CrossesLewis Drain
Location0.6 MI S of Weidman Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.67569, -84.72797
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic185 (2002)
Projected traffic225 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 Summerton Road over Lewis Drain built?

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

What condition is Summerton Road over Lewis 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Summerton Road over Lewis Drain carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Summerton Road over Lewis Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Summerton Road over Lewis Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.