US Bridges

Brown City Road over N. Br. Mill Creek Drain

Good

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 10-11 Goodland Twp. · Structure no. 000000000005387

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,442
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown City Road over N. Br. Mill Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown City Road over N. Br. Mill Creek Drain in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,442 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBrown City Road
CrossesN. Br. Mill Creek Drain
LocationSec. 10-11 Goodland Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.12577, -83.03366
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,442 (2020)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2040
Trucks12%
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 Brown City Road over N. Br. Mill Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown City Road over N. Br. Mill Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Brown City Road over N. Br. Mill Creek Drain carry?

About 1,442 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Brown City Road over N. Br. Mill Creek Drain?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Brown City Road over N. Br. Mill Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.