Shaffer Road over Bluff Creek
PoorPosted for loadMidland County, Michigan · 0.35 MI E of Geneva RD · Structure no. 000000000006939
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,430
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shaffer Road over Bluff Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shaffer Road over Bluff Creek in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 95 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 1,430 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,583 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shaffer Road over Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Shaffer Road over Bluff 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Shaffer Road over Bluff Creek carry?
About 1,430 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Shaffer Road over Bluff Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Shaffer Road over Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.