US Bridges

Kruse Road over Lockwood Drain

Poor

Monroe County, Michigan · 1.3 MI N of Rauch Road · Structure no. 000000000007360

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kruse Road over Lockwood Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Kruse Road over Lockwood Drain in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2026. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKruse Road
CrossesLockwood Drain
Location1.3 MI N of Rauch Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.84011, -83.63859
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2006)
Projected traffic253 by 2026
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Kruse Road over Lockwood Drain built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kruse 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 Kruse Road over Lockwood Drain carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Kruse Road over Lockwood Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Kruse Road over Lockwood Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.