US Bridges

Shabbona Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn

FairPosted for load

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec 22-27 Evergreen Twp · Structure no. 000000000009609

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shabbona Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shabbona Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2030. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShabbona Road
CrossesS Br Cass River I/C Drn
LocationSec 22-27 Evergreen Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.53197, -83.04342
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2010)
Projected traffic520 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$535,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shabbona Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shabbona Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Shabbona Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Shabbona Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Shabbona Road over S Br Cass River I/C Drn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.