US Bridges

Lindsey Road over Casco Drain

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec 14-23 Casco Twp · Structure no. 000000000010131

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
480
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lindsey Road over Casco Drain is a steel culvert carrying Lindsey Road over Casco Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2014. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLindsey Road
CrossesCasco Drain
LocationSec 14-23 Casco Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.76832, -82.64177
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (1994)
Projected traffic600 by 2014
Trucks3%
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 Lindsey Road over Casco Drain built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lindsey Road over Casco 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lindsey Road over Casco Drain carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lindsey Road over Casco Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Lindsey Road over Casco Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.