Shaytown Road over Thornapple River
GoodEaton County, Michigan · 2 MI E of Vermontville · Structure no. 000000000002421
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 143
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shaytown Road over Thornapple River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shaytown Road over Thornapple River in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2015. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shaytown Road over Thornapple River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shaytown Road over Thornapple 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Shaytown Road over Thornapple River carry?
About 143 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Shaytown Road over Thornapple River?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Shaytown Road over Thornapple River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.