US Bridges

Stiles Road over Weaver Drain

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 3-34 Burnside Twp. · Structure no. 000000000005405

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stiles Road over Weaver Drain is a steel culvert carrying Stiles Road over Weaver Drain in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStiles Road
CrossesWeaver Drain
LocationSec. 3-34 Burnside Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.24113, -83.04285
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating97.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2016)
Projected traffic67 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Stiles Road over Weaver Drain built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stiles Road over Weaver 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Stiles Road over Weaver Drain carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Stiles Road over Weaver Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Stiles Road over Weaver Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.