US Bridges

Lanway Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 27 Koylton Twp · Structure no. 000000000010624

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lanway Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn is a concrete culvert carrying Lanway Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLanway Road
CrossesMurdick-Vansickland Drn
LocationSec 27 Koylton Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.34803, -83.15666
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic55 (2009)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
Trucks0%
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 Lanway Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lanway Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lanway Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Lanway Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn?

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

Who owns Lanway Road over Murdick-Vansickland Drn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.