US Bridges

Rescue Road over Shebeon Drain

Good

Huron County, Michigan · SEC15-22 Brookfield Twp · Structure no. 000000000003571

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rescue Road over Shebeon Drain is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Rescue Road over Shebeon Drain in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2029. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRescue Road
CrossesShebeon Drain
LocationSEC15-22 Brookfield Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.71406, -83.29666
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2009)
Projected traffic235 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Rescue Road over Shebeon Drain built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rescue Road over Shebeon 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rescue Road over Shebeon Drain carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rescue Road over Shebeon Drain?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns Rescue Road over Shebeon Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.