Barden Road over Howard Drain
FairMidland County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Lewis RD · Structure no. 000000000006936
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 738
- 1999 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barden Road over Howard Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barden Road over Howard Drain in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 738 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,096 by 2019. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barden Road over Howard Drain built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barden Road over Howard 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Barden Road over Howard Drain carry?
About 738 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Barden Road over Howard Drain?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Barden Road over Howard Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.