Ely Highway over North Shade Drain
FairGratiot County, Michigan · Sec 31 Newark Twp · Structure no. 000000000003159
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ely Highway over North Shade Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ely Highway over North Shade Drain in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,350 by 2023. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ely Highway over North Shade Drain built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ely Highway over North Shade Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Ely Highway over North Shade Drain carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Ely Highway over North Shade Drain?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Ely Highway over North Shade Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.