Tin Shanty Road over Black River
FairOtsego County, Michigan · 2 MI S of Sturgeon Valley · Structure no. 000000000013909
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tin Shanty Road over Black River is a steel culvert carrying Tin Shanty Road over Black River in Otsego County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2020. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tin Shanty Road over Black River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tin Shanty Road over Black River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Tin Shanty Road over Black River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Tin Shanty Road over Black River?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns Tin Shanty Road over Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.