Bennington Road over Shiawassee River
PoorShiawassee County, Michigan · 2.5 MI W of Vernon · Structure no. 000000000009791
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,096
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bennington Road over Shiawassee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bennington Road over Shiawassee River in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,096 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2031. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bennington Road over Shiawassee River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bennington Road over Shiawassee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Bennington Road over Shiawassee River carry?
About 1,096 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bennington Road over Shiawassee River?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Bennington Road over Shiawassee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.