US Bridges

Arnold HWY over Nile Drain

Good

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.1 MI S of Staup RD · Structure no. 000000000005642

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arnold HWY over Nile Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying Arnold HWY over Nile Drain in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 52 years old, older 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesArnold HWY
CrossesNile Drain
Location0.1 MI S of Staup RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.75247, -84.01944
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2010)
Projected traffic150 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 Arnold HWY over Nile Drain built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Arnold HWY over Nile 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 January 2024.

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 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Arnold HWY over Nile Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.