US Bridges

Far Road over Macon - Milan Drain

Fair

Monroe County, Michigan · 0.4 MI N of Couper Road · Structure no. 000000000007378

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Far Road over Macon - Milan Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Far Road over Macon - Milan Drain in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFar Road
CrossesMacon - Milan Drain
Location0.4 MI N of Couper Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.02338, -83.75284
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2005)
Projected traffic64 by 2025
Trucks8%
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 Far Road over Macon - Milan Drain built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Far Road over Macon - Milan 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Far Road over Macon - Milan Drain carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Far Road over Macon - Milan Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Far Road over Macon - Milan Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.