US Bridges

Vernon Road over Northwood Drain

Fair

Shiawassee County, Michigan · Hazelton Twp Sec 5 6 · Structure no. 000000000012973

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vernon Road over Northwood Drain is a steel culvert carrying Vernon Road over Northwood Drain in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2020. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesVernon Road
CrossesNorthwood Drain
LocationHazelton Twp Sec 5 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShiawassee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.12608, -84.02761
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2000)
Projected traffic240 by 2020
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Vernon Road over Northwood Drain built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vernon Road over Northwood Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Vernon Road over Northwood Drain carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Vernon Road over Northwood Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Vernon Road over Northwood Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.