Kent Road over Jo Drain
PoorPosted for loadMidland County, Michigan · 0.5 MI W of Orr Road · Structure no. 000000000006975
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 141
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kent Road over Jo Drain is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Kent Road over Jo Drain in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 141 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Kent Road over Jo Drain built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kent Road over Jo Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Kent Road over Jo Drain carry?
About 141 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Kent Road over Jo Drain?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Kent Road over Jo Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.