US Bridges

Head-O-Lake RD over Ottawa Lake Outlet

Good

Monroe County, Michigan · 1.6 MI No of Old US 223 · Structure no. 000000000007223

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
570
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Head-O-Lake RD over Ottawa Lake Outlet is a concrete culvert carrying Head-O-Lake RD over Ottawa Lake Outlet in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHead-O-Lake RD
CrossesOttawa Lake Outlet
Location1.6 MI No of Old US 223
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.76376, -83.72551
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2015)
Projected traffic655 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Head-O-Lake RD over Ottawa Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Head-O-Lake RD over Ottawa Lake Outlet 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Head-O-Lake RD over Ottawa Lake Outlet carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Head-O-Lake RD over Ottawa Lake Outlet?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Head-O-Lake RD over Ottawa Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.