US Bridges

Todd Road over Lockwood Drain

Poor

Monroe County, Michigan · 0.6 MI E of Douglas Road · Structure no. 000000000007359

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Todd Road over Lockwood Drain is a steel culvert carrying Todd Road over Lockwood Drain in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 4 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTodd Road
CrossesLockwood Drain
Location0.6 MI E of Douglas Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.85135, -83.59729
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2016)
Projected traffic299 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Todd Road over Lockwood Drain built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Todd Road over Lockwood 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Todd Road over Lockwood Drain carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Todd Road over Lockwood Drain?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Todd Road over Lockwood Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.