US Bridges

Weidman Road over Lewis Drain

Good

Isabella County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Isabella Road · Structure no. 000000000013881

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
196
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weidman Road over Lewis Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Weidman 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 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 196 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2022. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWeidman Road
CrossesLewis Drain
Location0.1 MI E of Isabella Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.68383, -84.74589
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2002)
Projected traffic240 by 2022
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 2014, making it 11 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 196 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Weidman Road over Lewis Drain?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Weidman Road over Lewis Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.