Pingree Road over North Shade Drain
PoorPosted for loadGratiot County, Michigan · Sec 1-2 North Shade Twp · Structure no. 000000000003228
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pingree Road over North Shade Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pingree Road over North Shade Drain in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2024. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Pingree Road over North Shade Drain built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Pingree Road over North Shade Drain 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Pingree Road over North Shade Drain carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2004 count).
How long is Pingree Road over North Shade Drain?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Pingree Road over North Shade Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.