US Bridges

8 Mile Road over Tobin Drain

Good

Washtenaw County, Michigan · Northfield Twp Sec 3 · Structure no. 000000000011011

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
468
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8 Mile Road over Tobin Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 8 Mile Road over Tobin Drain in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 468 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 845 by 2025. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries8 Mile Road
CrossesTobin Drain
LocationNorthfield Twp Sec 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.42967, -83.70952
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2005)
Projected traffic845 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 8 Mile Road over Tobin Drain built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8 Mile Road over Tobin 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 8 Mile Road over Tobin Drain carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 8 Mile Road over Tobin Drain?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 8 Mile Road over Tobin Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.