US Bridges

Braidwood Road over Sharrard-Burgess Drain

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St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 33-34 Riley Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010222

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braidwood Road over Sharrard-Burgess Drain is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Braidwood Road over Sharrard-Burgess Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2014. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBraidwood Road
CrossesSharrard-Burgess Drain
LocationSec. 33-34 Riley Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.90643, -82.80001
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating90.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (1994)
Projected traffic410 by 2014
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Braidwood Road over Sharrard-Burgess Drain built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Braidwood Road over Sharrard-Burgess Drain 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 2024.

How much traffic does Braidwood Road over Sharrard-Burgess Drain carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Braidwood Road over Sharrard-Burgess Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns Braidwood Road over Sharrard-Burgess Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.