US Bridges

Shabbona Road over Black River I/C Drain

Good

Sanilac County, Michigan · Sec 23 26 Wheatland Twp · Structure no. 000000000009659

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shabbona Road over Black River I/C Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shabbona Road over Black River I/C Drain in Sanilac County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2030. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesShabbona Road
CrossesBlack River I/C Drain
LocationSec 23 26 Wheatland Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.53996, -82.78128
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2010)
Projected traffic400 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Black River I/C Drain built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shabbona Road over Black River I/C 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Shabbona Road over Black River I/C Drain carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Shabbona Road over Black River I/C Drain?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Shabbona Road over Black River I/C Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.