Cole RD over Shiawassee River
GoodShiawassee County, Michigan · 2 MI SE of Bancroft · Structure no. 000000000009787
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 936
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cole RD over Shiawassee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cole RD over Shiawassee River in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 936 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,391 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cole RD over Shiawassee River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cole RD over Shiawassee River 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 Cole RD over Shiawassee River carry?
About 936 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cole RD over Shiawassee River?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Cole RD over Shiawassee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.