Bucholtz HWY over Schenk Ben Kelly Drain
GoodLenawee County, Michigan · 0.1 MI S of Sutton RD · Structure no. 000000000005696
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 49
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bucholtz HWY over Schenk Ben Kelly Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bucholtz HWY over Schenk Ben Kelly Drain in Lenawee County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 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 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bucholtz HWY over Schenk Ben Kelly Drain built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bucholtz HWY over Schenk Ben Kelly 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 2025.
How much traffic does Bucholtz HWY over Schenk Ben Kelly Drain carry?
About 49 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bucholtz HWY over Schenk Ben Kelly Drain?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Bucholtz HWY over Schenk Ben Kelly Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.