US Bridges

Rodesiler HWY over Draper Drain

Good

Lenawee County, Michigan · At Ottawa Lake RD · Structure no. 000000000005590

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
396
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rodesiler HWY over Draper Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rodesiler HWY over Draper Drain in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 396 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRodesiler HWY
CrossesDraper Drain
LocationAt Ottawa Lake RD
RouteCounty Highway 4697
Coordinates41.76354, -83.78413
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2012)
Projected traffic750 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Rodesiler HWY over Draper Drain built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rodesiler HWY over Draper Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Rodesiler HWY over Draper Drain carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rodesiler HWY over Draper Drain?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rodesiler HWY over Draper Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.