Mulberry Road over Blanchard Drain
FairLenawee County, Michigan · 1.4 MI East of US-127 · Structure no. 000000000005545
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 74
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mulberry Road over Blanchard Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mulberry Road over Blanchard Drain in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Mulberry Road over Blanchard Drain built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mulberry Road over Blanchard 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 2024.
How much traffic does Mulberry Road over Blanchard Drain carry?
About 74 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mulberry Road over Blanchard Drain?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Mulberry Road over Blanchard Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.