US Bridges

Centennial RD over Schroeder Brook Drain

Poor

Lenawee County, Michigan · 0.1 MI W of Hoagland HWY · Structure no. 000000000005689

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centennial RD over Schroeder Brook Drain is a wood or timber culvert carrying Centennial RD over Schroeder Brook Drain in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 57 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2025. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCentennial RD
CrossesSchroeder Brook Drain
Location0.1 MI W of Hoagland HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.98013, -83.8123
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2011)
Projected traffic175 by 2025
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 Centennial RD over Schroeder Brook Drain built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centennial RD over Schroeder Brook Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Centennial RD over Schroeder Brook Drain carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Centennial RD over Schroeder Brook Drain?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Centennial RD over Schroeder Brook Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.