US Bridges

Lewis Ave over Lockwood Drain

Good

Monroe County, Michigan · 2.75 MI N of Rauch RD · Structure no. 000000000007237

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,140
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis Ave over Lockwood Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Lewis Ave over Lockwood Drain in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 3,140 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,610 by 2037. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLewis Ave
CrossesLockwood Drain
Location2.75 MI N of Rauch RD
RouteCounty Highway 5833
Coordinates41.86087, -83.57127
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,140 (2017)
Projected traffic3,610 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Lewis Ave over Lockwood Drain built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewis Ave over Lockwood 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lewis Ave over Lockwood Drain carry?

About 3,140 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Lewis Ave over Lockwood Drain?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Lewis Ave over Lockwood Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.