Brooks Road over Jo Drain
PoorPosted for loadMidland County, Michigan · 0.2 MI W of Schreiber RD · Structure no. 000000000006976
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 202
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brooks Road over Jo Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brooks Road over Jo Drain in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 87 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 202 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Brooks Road over Jo Drain built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Brooks 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 Brooks Road over Jo Drain carry?
About 202 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is Brooks Road over Jo Drain?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Brooks Road over Jo Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.