US Bridges

North Jefferson RD over Herner Drain

Good

Midland County, Michigan · Mills Twp Sec 3/4 · Structure no. 000000000013972

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
283
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Jefferson RD over Herner Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying North Jefferson RD over Herner Drain in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 283 vehicles a day, projected to reach 429 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNorth Jefferson RD
CrossesHerner Drain
LocationMills Twp Sec 3/4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.82347, -84.22728
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2016)
Projected traffic429 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 North Jefferson RD over Herner Drain built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Jefferson RD over Herner Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does North Jefferson RD over Herner Drain carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is North Jefferson RD over Herner Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns North Jefferson RD over Herner Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.