US Bridges

Shea Road over Beaubien Creek Drain

Poor

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec 17-20 Cottrellville · Structure no. 000000000010031

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shea Road over Beaubien Creek Drain is a steel culvert carrying Shea Road over Beaubien Creek Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4 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.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2014. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesShea Road
CrossesBeaubien Creek Drain
LocationSec 17-20 Cottrellville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.68117, -82.58379
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (1994)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2014
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Shea Road over Beaubien Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shea Road over Beaubien Creek Drain 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Shea Road over Beaubien Creek Drain carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shea Road over Beaubien Creek Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Shea Road over Beaubien Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.