Grass RD over Bauerdrain
PoorWashtenaw County, Michigan · Saline Twp Sec 4 & 5 · Structure no. 000000000011046
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 133
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grass RD over Bauerdrain is a wood or timber slab carrying Grass RD over Bauerdrain in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 64 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2023. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grass RD over Bauerdrain built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Grass RD over Bauerdrain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Grass RD over Bauerdrain carry?
About 133 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Grass RD over Bauerdrain?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Grass RD over Bauerdrain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.