US Bridges

5 Mile RD over Laubach County Drain

Fair

Kent County, Michigan · 0.30 MI W of Fruit Ridge · Structure no. 000000000005112

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
428
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5 Mile RD over Laubach County Drain is a steel culvert carrying 5 Mile RD over Laubach County Drain in Kent County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 428 vehicles a day, projected to reach 730 by 2024. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries5 Mile RD
CrossesLaubach County Drain
Location0.30 MI W of Fruit Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKent County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.0452, -85.77408
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2004)
Projected traffic730 by 2024
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 5 Mile RD over Laubach County Drain built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5 Mile RD over Laubach County Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does 5 Mile RD over Laubach County Drain carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is 5 Mile RD over Laubach County Drain?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns 5 Mile RD over Laubach County Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.