Ottawa Lake Road over Ottawa Lake Drain
PoorMonroe County, Michigan · .15 MI E of Lenawee CO Li · Structure no. 000000000007224
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 480
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ottawa Lake Road over Ottawa Lake Drain is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Ottawa Lake Road over Ottawa Lake Drain in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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.
It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 552 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ottawa Lake Road over Ottawa Lake Drain built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ottawa Lake Road over Ottawa Lake 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Ottawa Lake Road over Ottawa Lake Drain carry?
About 480 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Ottawa Lake Road over Ottawa Lake Drain?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Ottawa Lake Road over Ottawa Lake Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.