US Bridges

Carleton West RD over Disbrow Drain

Good

Monroe County, Michigan · 0.35 MI N of Colf Road · Structure no. 000000000007291

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
820
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carleton West RD over Disbrow Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Carleton West RD over Disbrow Drain in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 943 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCarleton West RD
CrossesDisbrow Drain
Location0.35 MI N of Colf Road
RouteCounty Highway 5892
Coordinates42.07859, -83.43089
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2016)
Projected traffic943 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Carleton West RD over Disbrow Drain built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carleton West RD over Disbrow 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Carleton West RD over Disbrow Drain carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Carleton West RD over Disbrow Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns Carleton West RD over Disbrow Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.