US Bridges

Fostoria RD over Forest Drain

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · 0.1 MI S of Otter Lk RD · Structure no. 000000000013999

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fostoria RD over Forest Drain is a steel culvert carrying Fostoria RD over Forest Drain in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesFostoria RD
CrossesForest Drain
Location0.1 MI S of Otter Lk RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.2159, -83.37109
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic210 (2019)
Projected traffic256 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Fostoria RD over Forest Drain built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fostoria RD over Forest 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fostoria RD over Forest Drain carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fostoria RD over Forest Drain?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Fostoria RD over Forest Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.