US Bridges

Shabbona Road over Middle Br Drain

Good

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec 21-28 Argyle Twp · Structure no. 000000000009564

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shabbona Road over Middle Br Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying Shabbona Road over Middle Br Drain in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2036. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesShabbona Road
CrossesMiddle Br Drain
LocationSec 21-28 Argyle Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.53472, -82.94992
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2016)
Projected traffic325 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Shabbona Road over Middle Br Drain built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shabbona Road over Middle Br 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Shabbona Road over Middle Br Drain carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Shabbona Road over Middle Br Drain?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Shabbona Road over Middle Br Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.