US Bridges

Wear Road over Bradshaw Drain

Good

Wayne County, Michigan · Sumptere/Rawsonville · Structure no. 000000000012292

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wear Road over Bradshaw Drain is a steel culvert carrying Wear Road over Bradshaw Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2015. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesWear Road
CrossesBradshaw Drain
LocationSumptere/Rawsonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.12191, -83.53434
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (1996)
Projected traffic184 by 2015
Trucks1%
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 Wear Road over Bradshaw Drain built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wear Road over Bradshaw 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wear Road over Bradshaw Drain carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wear Road over Bradshaw Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Wear Road over Bradshaw Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.