US Bridges

Monte RD over Fuller Drain

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.4 MI N of Sugarbush RD · Structure no. 000000000013569

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,510
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monte RD over Fuller Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Monte RD over Fuller Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,510 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,668 by 2023. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMonte RD
CrossesFuller Drain
Location0.4 MI N of Sugarbush RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.65186, -82.82822
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,510 (2003)
Projected traffic1,668 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Monte RD over Fuller Drain built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monte RD over Fuller 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 2024.

How much traffic does Monte RD over Fuller Drain carry?

About 1,510 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Monte RD over Fuller Drain?

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

Who owns Monte RD over Fuller Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.