US Bridges

Lovejoy Road over S Br Shiawassee River

Good

Genesee County, Michigan · Betwn Duffield & Sheridan · Structure no. 000000000002760

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovejoy Road over S Br Shiawassee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lovejoy Road over S Br Shiawassee River in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2027. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLovejoy Road
CrossesS Br Shiawassee River
LocationBetwn Duffield & Sheridan
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.78106, -83.91083
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (1997)
Projected traffic208 by 2027
Trucks2%
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 Lovejoy Road over S Br Shiawassee River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovejoy Road over S Br Shiawassee 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lovejoy Road over S Br Shiawassee River carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lovejoy Road over S Br Shiawassee River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lovejoy Road over S Br Shiawassee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.