US Bridges

Six Mile Road over Johnson Drain

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Northville Twp W/Beck · Structure no. 000000000012085

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,222
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Six Mile Road over Johnson Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Six Mile Road over Johnson Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 90 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,222 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,875 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSix Mile Road
CrossesJohnson Drain
LocationNorthville Twp W/Beck
RouteCounty Highway 8292
Coordinates42.40829, -83.51685
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,222 (2019)
Projected traffic6,875 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Six Mile Road over Johnson Drain built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Six Mile Road over Johnson 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Six Mile Road over Johnson Drain carry?

About 6,222 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Six Mile Road over Johnson Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Six Mile Road over Johnson Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.