Schavey Road over Looking Glass River
PoorClinton County, Michigan · N City Limits of Dewitt · Structure no. 000000000002027
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schavey Road over Looking Glass River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Schavey Road over Looking Glass River in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2026. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 Schavey Road over Looking Glass River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schavey Road over Looking Glass River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Schavey Road over Looking Glass River carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Schavey Road over Looking Glass River?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Schavey Road over Looking Glass River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.