Orr Road over Jo Drain
PoorPosted for loadMidland County, Michigan · 200 Ft N of Laporte Road · Structure no. 000000000006984
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 207
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orr Road over Jo Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orr Road over Jo Drain in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 207 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 374 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Orr Road over Jo Drain built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Orr 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 Orr Road over Jo Drain carry?
About 207 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Orr Road over Jo Drain?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Orr Road over Jo Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.