US Bridges

Jewell Road over Marion Drain #2

Good

Livingston County, Michigan · Sec 9-16 Marion Twp · Structure no. 000000000005884

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
421
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jewell Road over Marion Drain #2 is a concrete culvert carrying Jewell Road over Marion Drain #2 in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 421 vehicles a day, projected to reach 461 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJewell Road
CrossesMarion Drain #2
LocationSec 9-16 Marion Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.56768, -83.98141
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating106.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (2012)
Projected traffic461 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Jewell Road over Marion Drain #2 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jewell Road over Marion Drain #2 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Jewell Road over Marion Drain #2 carry?

About 421 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Jewell Road over Marion Drain #2?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Jewell Road over Marion Drain #2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.