Arnold HWY over Nile Drain
FairLenawee County, Michigan · 0.2 MI N of Mulberry RD · Structure no. 000000000005641
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Arnold HWY over Nile Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arnold HWY over Nile Drain in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 25 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Arnold HWY over Nile Drain built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Arnold HWY over Nile 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Arnold HWY over Nile Drain carry?
About 49 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Arnold HWY over Nile Drain?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Arnold HWY over Nile Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.