Hess Lake Drive over Wheeler Drain
GoodNewaygo County, Michigan · S Side Hess Lake · Structure no. 000000000007767
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hess Lake Drive over Wheeler Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Hess Lake Drive over Wheeler Drain in Newaygo County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hess Lake Drive over Wheeler Drain built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hess Lake Drive over Wheeler 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Hess Lake Drive over Wheeler Drain carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hess Lake Drive over Wheeler Drain?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).
Who owns Hess Lake Drive over Wheeler Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.