Smiths Crossing RD over Weeks Drain
FairMidland County, Michigan · 0.6 MI S of Laporte RD · Structure no. 000000000006959
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,793
- 1999 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smiths Crossing RD over Weeks Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Smiths Crossing RD over Weeks Drain in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,793 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,664 by 2019. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smiths Crossing RD over Weeks Drain built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smiths Crossing RD over Weeks 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 Smiths Crossing RD over Weeks Drain carry?
About 1,793 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Smiths Crossing RD over Weeks Drain?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Smiths Crossing RD over Weeks Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.