US Bridges

Henderson Road over Shiawassee River

Fair

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 5 Miles North of Owosso · Structure no. 000000000009799

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henderson Road over Shiawassee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Henderson Road over Shiawassee River in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 870 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,293 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHenderson Road
CrossesShiawassee River
Location5 Miles North of Owosso
RouteCounty Highway 7684
Coordinates43.08596, -84.18403
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2011)
Projected traffic1,293 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Henderson Road over Shiawassee River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henderson Road over Shiawassee River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Henderson Road over Shiawassee River carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Henderson Road 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 43 ft wide.

Who owns Henderson Road over Shiawassee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.