Shellenbarger Road over Smith Creek
PoorPosted for loadIosco County, Michigan · 0.1 MI W Towerline Road · Structure no. 000000000004153
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shellenbarger Road over Smith Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shellenbarger Road over Smith Creek in Iosco County, Michigan. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2026. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shellenbarger Road over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shellenbarger Road over Smith Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Shellenbarger Road over Smith Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Shellenbarger Road over Smith Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Shellenbarger Road over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.