US Bridges

Pendell Road over North Shade Drain

Fair

Gratiot County, Michigan · Sec 1 North Shade Twp · Structure no. 000000000003229

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pendell Road over North Shade Drain is a steel culvert carrying Pendell Road over North Shade Drain in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 146 by 2024. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPendell Road
CrossesNorth Shade Drain
LocationSec 1 North Shade Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.20413, -84.72847
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2004)
Projected traffic146 by 2024
Trucks0%
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 Pendell Road over North Shade Drain built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pendell Road 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 July 2024.

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

About 118 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Pendell Road over North Shade Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Pendell Road over North Shade Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.