US Bridges

Shadow Creek Blvd over Sashabaw Creek

Good

Oakland County, Michigan · Orion Twp Sec 19 · Structure no. 000000000014037

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shadow Creek Blvd over Sashabaw Creek is a steel culvert carrying Shadow Creek Blvd over Sashabaw Creek in Oakland County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 743 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesShadow Creek Blvd
CrossesSashabaw Creek
LocationOrion Twp Sec 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.74092, -83.31656
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic743 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Shadow Creek Blvd over Sashabaw Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shadow Creek Blvd over Sashabaw 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 Shadow Creek Blvd over Sashabaw Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Shadow Creek Blvd over Sashabaw Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Shadow Creek Blvd over Sashabaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.