US Bridges

Geiger Road over Shebeon Drain

Fair

Huron County, Michigan · Sec. 14-23 Fairhaven Twp. · Structure no. 000000000003590

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geiger Road over Shebeon Drain is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Geiger Road over Shebeon Drain in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesGeiger Road
CrossesShebeon Drain
LocationSec. 14-23 Fairhaven Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHuron County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.7992, -83.38254
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2009)
Projected traffic250 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Geiger Road over Shebeon Drain built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geiger 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 Geiger Road over Shebeon Drain carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Geiger Road over Shebeon Drain?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Geiger Road over Shebeon Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.