US Bridges

Weidman Road over Lewis Drain

Good

Isabella County, Michigan · 0.2 MI E of Mission Road · Structure no. 000000000013880

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
198
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weidman Road over Lewis Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Weidman Road over Lewis Drain in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 198 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWeidman Road
CrossesLewis Drain
Location0.2 MI E of Mission Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIsabella County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.68364, -84.7636
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2018)
Projected traffic240 by 2038
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 Weidman Road over Lewis Drain built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weidman 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 Weidman Road over Lewis Drain carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Weidman Road over Lewis Drain?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Weidman Road over Lewis Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.