US Bridges

Division Road over Richmond-Columbus Drain

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 32 Columbus Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010040

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division Road over Richmond-Columbus Drain is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Division Road over Richmond-Columbus Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2014. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDivision Road
CrossesRichmond-Columbus Drain
LocationSec. 32 Columbus Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.81056, -82.70462
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (1994)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2014
Trucks4%
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 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 Division Road over Richmond-Columbus Drain built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Division Road over Richmond-Columbus 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Division Road over Richmond-Columbus Drain carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Division Road over Richmond-Columbus Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Division Road over Richmond-Columbus Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.