US Bridges

Bryan J Drive over Channel of Houghton Lk

Good

Roscommon County, Michigan · Denton Twp Sec 2 · Structure no. 000000000013351

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bryan J Drive over Channel of Houghton Lk is a steel culvert carrying Bryan J Drive over Channel of Houghton Lk in Roscommon 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2026. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBryan J Drive
CrossesChannel of Houghton Lk
LocationDenton Twp Sec 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRoscommon County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.32616, -84.6401
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2006)
Projected traffic450 by 2026
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bryan J Drive over Channel of Houghton Lk built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bryan J Drive over Channel of Houghton Lk 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 Bryan J Drive over Channel of Houghton Lk carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bryan J Drive over Channel of Houghton Lk?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Bryan J Drive over Channel of Houghton Lk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.