US Bridges

Schott Road over New River

Fair

Huron County, Michigan · Sec. 19-30 Huron Twp. · Structure no. 000000000003614

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schott Road over New River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Schott Road over New River in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2029. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSchott Road
CrossesNew River
LocationSec. 19-30 Huron Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHuron County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.97224, -82.86819
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic90 by 2029
Trucks—
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 Schott Road over New River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schott Road over New River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Schott Road over New River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Schott Road over New River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Schott Road over New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.