US Bridges

Marr Road over S Br Shiawassee River

PoorPosted for load

Livingston County, Michigan · Sec 10 Howell Twp · Structure no. 000000000005818

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
348
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marr Road over S Br Shiawassee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marr Road over S Br Shiawassee River in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 3 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 348 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMarr Road
CrossesS Br Shiawassee River
LocationSec 10 Howell Twp
RouteCounty Highway 4770
Coordinates42.66734, -83.9755
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2014)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
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 Marr Road over S Br Shiawassee River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marr Road over S Br Shiawassee River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Marr Road over S Br Shiawassee River carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Marr Road over S Br Shiawassee River?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Marr Road over S Br Shiawassee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.