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Iris Drive over Sutherland - Oemig Drain

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Macomb County, Michigan · 0.1 MI SE of Donner RD · Structure no. 000000000012865

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iris Drive over Sutherland - Oemig Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying Iris Drive over Sutherland - Oemig Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2019. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesIris Drive
CrossesSutherland - Oemig Drain
Location0.1 MI SE of Donner RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.6588, -82.819
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1999)
Projected traffic340 by 2019
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Iris Drive over Sutherland - Oemig Drain built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iris Drive over Sutherland - Oemig 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Iris Drive over Sutherland - Oemig Drain carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is Iris Drive over Sutherland - Oemig Drain?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Iris Drive over Sutherland - Oemig Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.