US Bridges

Oak Grove Road over Shiawassee River

Good

Livingston County, Michigan · Sec 23 Cohoctah Twp · Structure no. 000000000005837

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,050
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Grove Road over Shiawassee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oak Grove Road over Shiawassee River in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,400 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOak Grove Road
CrossesShiawassee River
LocationSec 23 Cohoctah Twp
RouteCounty Highway 4747
Coordinates42.72617, -83.94879
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2015)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Grove Road over Shiawassee River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Grove Road over Shiawassee River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Grove Road over Shiawassee River carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Oak Grove Road over Shiawassee River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Grove Road over Shiawassee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.