US Bridges

5 Mile RD over Horseshoe Drain

Good

Washtenaw County, Michigan · 450 Ft N of N Territorial · Structure no. 000000000013975

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,625
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5 Mile RD over Horseshoe Drain is a concrete culvert carrying 5 Mile RD over Horseshoe Drain in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 5,625 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,970 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long.

Carries5 Mile RD
CrossesHorseshoe Drain
Location450 Ft N of N Territorial
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.38028, -83.75625
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,625 (2017)
Projected traffic5,970 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 5 Mile RD over Horseshoe Drain built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5 Mile RD over Horseshoe 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 5 Mile RD over Horseshoe Drain carry?

About 5,625 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 5 Mile RD over Horseshoe Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m).

Who owns 5 Mile RD over Horseshoe Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.