Poseyville Road over Wright Drain
PoorMidland County, Michigan · 0.15 MI S of Laporte Road · Structure no. 000000000006978
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 291
- 1999 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poseyville Road over Wright Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poseyville Road over Wright Drain in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 96 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.
It carries about 291 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 433 by 2019. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 24 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Poseyville Road over Wright Drain built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is Poseyville Road over Wright 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 Poseyville Road over Wright Drain carry?
About 291 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Poseyville Road over Wright Drain?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Poseyville Road over Wright Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.