US Bridges

Freeland Road over Jo Drain

Fair

Midland County, Michigan · 0.15 MI E of Schreiber RD · Structure no. 000000000006932

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,318
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeland Road over Jo Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freeland Road over Jo Drain in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 115 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,318 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,444 by 2019. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFreeland Road
CrossesJo Drain
Location0.15 MI E of Schreiber RD
RouteCounty Highway 5616
CountyMidland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.52526, -84.20595
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,318 (1999)
Projected traffic3,444 by 2019
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Freeland Road over Jo Drain built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Freeland Road over Jo Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Freeland Road over Jo Drain carry?

About 2,318 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Freeland Road over Jo Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Freeland Road over Jo Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.