Bohms Road over Madison Drain
PoorClosed to trafficLapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 9 Goodland Twp. · Structure no. 000000000005423
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bohms Road over Madison Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bohms Road over Madison Drain in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 193 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bohms Road over Madison Drain built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Bohms Road over Madison 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Bohms Road over Madison Drain carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Bohms Road over Madison Drain?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Bohms Road over Madison Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.