US Bridges

Schock Road over Elm Creek

Good

Huron County, Michigan · Sec 13-14 Sherman Twp · Structure no. 000000000003667

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
232
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schock Road over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schock Road over Elm Creek in Huron County, Michigan. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 232 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2034. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSchock Road
CrossesElm Creek
LocationSec 13-14 Sherman Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.74224, -82.66138
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2014)
Projected traffic450 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Schock Road over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schock Road over Elm Creek 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 Schock Road over Elm Creek carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Schock Road over Elm Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Schock Road over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.