US Bridges

Willits Road over Fostoria Drain

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 31 Rich Twp. · Structure no. 000000000005475

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willits Road over Fostoria Drain is a steel culvert carrying Willits Road over Fostoria Drain in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWillits Road
CrossesFostoria Drain
LocationSec. 31 Rich Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.24146, -83.35189
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2019)
Projected traffic116 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 Willits Road over Fostoria Drain built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willits Road over Fostoria 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Willits Road over Fostoria Drain carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Willits Road over Fostoria Drain?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Willits Road over Fostoria Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.