Mower Road over Cole Drain
PoorPosted for loadSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.4 MI N of Curtis Road · Structure no. 000000000009409
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 116
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mower Road over Cole Drain is a concrete slab carrying Mower Road over Cole Drain in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 116 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2017. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Mower Road over Cole Drain built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mower Road over Cole Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Mower Road over Cole Drain carry?
About 116 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mower Road over Cole Drain?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Mower Road over Cole Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.