Basswood Drive over Sprague Drain
GoodOakland County, Michigan · 0.5 MI W of Crooks RD · Structure no. 000000000014273
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Basswood Drive over Sprague Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying Basswood Drive over Sprague Drain in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Basswood Drive over Sprague Drain built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Basswood Drive over Sprague 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Basswood Drive over Sprague Drain carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Basswood Drive over Sprague Drain?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Basswood Drive over Sprague Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.