Big Beaver over Sturgis Drain
FairOakland County, Michigan · East of Rochester · Structure no. 000000000008175
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,470
- 1996 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Beaver over Sturgis Drain is a steel culvert carrying Big Beaver over Sturgis Drain in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 26,470 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2017. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Beaver over Sturgis Drain built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Beaver over Sturgis 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Big Beaver over Sturgis Drain carry?
About 26,470 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Big Beaver over Sturgis Drain?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).
Who owns Big Beaver over Sturgis Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.