US Bridges

Meskill Road over Tinsman Drain

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 9-16 Columbus Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010152

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meskill Road over Tinsman Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Meskill Road over Tinsman Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMeskill Road
CrossesTinsman Drain
LocationSec. 9-16 Columbus Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.87105, -82.69931
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2017)
Projected traffic160 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Meskill Road over Tinsman Drain built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meskill Road over Tinsman 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Meskill Road over Tinsman Drain carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Meskill Road over Tinsman Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns Meskill Road over Tinsman Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.