Far Road over North Macon Drain
FairMonroe County, Michigan · 0.2 MI S of Day Road · Structure no. 000000000007324
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Far Road over North Macon Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Far Road over North Macon Drain in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2026. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Far Road over North Macon Drain built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Far Road over North Macon Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Far Road over North Macon Drain carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Far Road over North Macon Drain?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Far Road over North Macon Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.