US Bridges

Squires Road over Frost I/C Drain

Fair

Tuscola County, Michigan · Arbela Twp Sec 26 · Structure no. 000000000013505

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Squires Road over Frost I/C Drain is a steel culvert carrying Squires Road over Frost I/C Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2029. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSquires Road
CrossesFrost I/C Drain
LocationArbela Twp Sec 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.24435, -83.61025
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2009)
Projected traffic130 by 2029
Trucks0%
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

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 Squires Road over Frost I/C Drain built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Squires Road over Frost I/C 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Squires Road over Frost I/C Drain carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Squires Road over Frost I/C Drain?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Squires Road over Frost I/C Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.