US Bridges

Arnold HWY over Nile Drain

Good

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of M-52 · Structure no. 000000000005643

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arnold HWY over Nile Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arnold HWY over Nile Drain in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 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 E of M-52
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.77765, -84.03686
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (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 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

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 65 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arnold HWY over Nile Drain?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Arnold HWY over Nile Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.