US Bridges

Grant Road over North Shade Drain

Good

Gratiot County, Michigan · Sec 36 New Haven Twp · Structure no. 000000000003137

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
615
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grant Road over North Shade Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Grant Road over North Shade Drain in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 615 vehicles a day, projected to reach 825 by 2024. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGrant Road
CrossesNorth Shade Drain
LocationSec 36 New Haven Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.20481, -84.72633
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic615 (2004)
Projected traffic825 by 2024
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Grant Road over North Shade Drain built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grant Road over North Shade 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Grant Road over North Shade Drain carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Grant Road over North Shade Drain?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Grant Road over North Shade Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.