M-24 over Fostoria Drain
PoorLapeer County, Michigan · 1.5 MI N of M-90 · Structure no. 000000000005304
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,293
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-24 over Fostoria Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-24 over Fostoria Drain in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,293 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,618 by 2018. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-24 over Fostoria Drain built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-24 over Fostoria Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does M-24 over Fostoria Drain carry?
About 4,293 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is M-24 over Fostoria Drain?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns M-24 over Fostoria Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.