John R Road over Gibson Drain
GoodOakland County, Michigan · Bet Long Lk and Sq Lake · Structure no. 000000000008158
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,870
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
John R Road over Gibson Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying John R Road over Gibson Drain in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 37 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 16,870 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was John R Road over Gibson Drain built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is John R Road over Gibson 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does John R Road over Gibson Drain carry?
About 16,870 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is John R Road over Gibson Drain?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns John R Road over Gibson Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.