US Bridges

Webster Road over Weston Drain

Poor

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 4 Almont Twp. · Structure no. 000000000005394

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Webster Road over Weston Drain is a steel culvert carrying Webster Road over Weston Drain in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWebster Road
CrossesWeston Drain
LocationSec. 4 Almont Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.97689, -83.06497
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2018)
Projected traffic128 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Webster Road over Weston Drain built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Webster Road over Weston 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Webster Road over Weston Drain carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Webster Road over Weston Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Webster Road over Weston Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.