Scott HWY over Big Meadow Drain
FairLenawee County, Michigan · 0.2 MI North of Gorman RD · Structure no. 000000000005681
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 193
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scott HWY over Big Meadow Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Scott HWY over Big Meadow 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 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 193 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Scott HWY over Big Meadow Drain built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Scott HWY over Big Meadow 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Scott HWY over Big Meadow Drain carry?
About 193 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Scott HWY over Big Meadow Drain?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Scott HWY over Big Meadow Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.