US Bridges

Shepardsville RD over Maple River

Good

Clinton County, Michigan · 0.5 MI S of Mead RD · Structure no. 000000000001937

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
992
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shepardsville RD over Maple River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shepardsville RD over Maple River in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 992 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,792 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesShepardsville RD
CrossesMaple River
Location0.5 MI S of Mead RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.06696, -84.42663
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic992 (2011)
Projected traffic1,792 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Shepardsville RD over Maple River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shepardsville RD over Maple River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Shepardsville RD over Maple River carry?

About 992 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Shepardsville RD over Maple River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Shepardsville RD over Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.