Oeschger Road over Shebeon Drain
GoodHuron County, Michigan · Sec. 6 Brookfield Twp. · Structure no. 000000000003573
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oeschger Road over Shebeon Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oeschger Road over Shebeon Drain in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2029. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oeschger Road over Shebeon Drain built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oeschger 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Oeschger Road over Shebeon Drain carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Oeschger Road over Shebeon Drain?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Oeschger Road over Shebeon Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.