US Bridges

Crescent Drive over Meadowbrook Drain

Fair

Midland County, Michigan · In City of Midland · Structure no. 000000000007021

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
1981 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crescent Drive over Meadowbrook Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Crescent Drive over Meadowbrook Drain in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 518 by 2001. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

CarriesCrescent Drive
CrossesMeadowbrook Drain
LocationIn City of Midland
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.63999, -84.232
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (1981)
Projected traffic518 by 2001
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Crescent Drive over Meadowbrook Drain built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crescent Drive over Meadowbrook Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Crescent Drive over Meadowbrook Drain carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (1981 count).

How long is Crescent Drive over Meadowbrook Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Crescent Drive over Meadowbrook Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.