US Bridges

Smiths Crossing RD over Jo Drain

FairPosted for load

Midland County, Michigan · 0.4 MI N of Kent RD · Structure no. 000000000006961

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,970
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smiths Crossing RD over Jo Drain is a concrete tee beam carrying Smiths Crossing RD over Jo Drain in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,970 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,927 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSmiths Crossing RD
CrossesJo Drain
Location0.4 MI N of Kent RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMidland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.51657, -84.1897
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,970 (2021)
Projected traffic2,927 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Smiths Crossing RD over Jo Drain built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smiths Crossing RD 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 Smiths Crossing RD over Jo Drain carry?

About 1,970 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Smiths Crossing RD over Jo Drain?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Smiths Crossing RD over Jo Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.