US Bridges

Baker Road over High Drain

Good

Midland County, Michigan · Warren Twp Sec 16/21 · Structure no. 000000000014048

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Road over High Drain is a concrete slab carrying Baker Road over High Drain in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBaker Road
CrossesHigh Drain
LocationWarren Twp Sec 16/21
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.7714, -84.56431
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic100 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 Baker Road over High Drain built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Road over High 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Baker Road over High Drain carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Baker Road over High Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Road over High Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.