US Bridges

Kochville Road over Kochville Drain

Good

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.4 MI E of N Michigan · Structure no. 000000000009230

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,437
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kochville Road over Kochville Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Kochville Road over Kochville Drain in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 3,437 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,609 by 2028. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKochville Road
CrossesKochville Drain
Location0.4 MI E of N Michigan
RouteCounty Highway 7382
Coordinates43.49406, -83.93814
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,437 (2018)
Projected traffic3,609 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kochville Road over Kochville Drain built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kochville Road over Kochville 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Kochville Road over Kochville Drain carry?

About 3,437 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kochville Road over Kochville Drain?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Kochville Road over Kochville Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.