US Bridges

Melvin RD over Mc Donald Drain

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Sanilac County, Michigan · 150 N of Stilson RD · Structure no. 000000000013866

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
532
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melvin RD over Mc Donald Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Melvin RD over Mc Donald Drain in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 532 vehicles a day, projected to reach 961 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMelvin RD
CrossesMc Donald Drain
Location150 N of Stilson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanilac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.30192, -82.86969
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating93.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic532 (2017)
Projected traffic961 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$795,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Melvin RD over Mc Donald Drain built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Melvin RD over Mc Donald 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 2024.

How much traffic does Melvin RD over Mc Donald Drain carry?

About 532 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Melvin RD over Mc Donald Drain?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Melvin RD over Mc Donald Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.