US Bridges

M-21 over Lewis Drain

Good

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 1.4 MI E of Clinton Col · Structure no. 000000000009771

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,438
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-21 over Lewis Drain is a concrete culvert carrying M-21 over Lewis Drain in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6,438 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,267 by 2018. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesM-21
CrossesLewis Drain
Location1.4 MI E of Clinton Col
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates42.99904, -84.34021
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,438 (2007)
Projected traffic7,267 by 2018
Trucks8%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-21 over Lewis Drain built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-21 over Lewis 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does M-21 over Lewis Drain carry?

About 6,438 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is M-21 over Lewis Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns M-21 over Lewis Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.