US Bridges

Stein Road over Shebeon Drain

Fair

Huron County, Michigan · Sec 30-31 Winsor Twp · Structure no. 000000000003554

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stein Road over Shebeon Drain is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Stein Road over Shebeon Drain in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 110 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 430 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStein Road
CrossesShebeon Drain
LocationSec 30-31 Winsor Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHuron County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.77075, -83.3504
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2009)
Projected traffic430 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Stein Road over Shebeon Drain built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Stein Road over Shebeon 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Stein Road over Shebeon Drain carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Stein Road over Shebeon Drain?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Stein Road over Shebeon Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.