US Bridges

Wassanova RD over Laudenschlager Drain

Good

Monroe County, Michigan · 0.1 MI N of Sigler RD · Structure no. 000000000013431

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wassanova RD over Laudenschlager Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Wassanova RD over Laudenschlager Drain in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWassanova RD
CrossesLaudenschlager Drain
Location0.1 MI N of Sigler RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.04001, -83.22529
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2011)
Projected traffic195 by 2031
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 Wassanova RD over Laudenschlager Drain built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wassanova RD over Laudenschlager 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wassanova RD over Laudenschlager Drain carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wassanova RD over Laudenschlager Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Wassanova RD over Laudenschlager Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.