US Bridges

Schreiber Road over Weeks Drain

Poor

Midland County, Michigan · 0.2 MI N of Tittabawassee · Structure no. 000000000006980

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schreiber Road over Weeks Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schreiber Road over Weeks Drain in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 95 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2013. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSchreiber Road
CrossesWeeks Drain
Location0.2 MI N of Tittabawassee
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.48474, -84.21021
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (1999)
Projected traffic50 by 2013
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Schreiber Road over Weeks Drain built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Schreiber Road over Weeks 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 Schreiber Road over Weeks Drain carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is Schreiber Road over Weeks Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Schreiber Road over Weeks Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.