US Bridges

Shaftsburg Road over S Br Lookingglass River

Good

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 1 MI South of Shaftsburg · Structure no. 000000000009807

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
645
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shaftsburg Road over S Br Lookingglass River is a concrete culvert carrying Shaftsburg Road over S Br Lookingglass River in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 645 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 959 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesShaftsburg Road
CrossesS Br Lookingglass River
Location1 MI South of Shaftsburg
RouteCounty Highway 7613
Coordinates42.78885, -84.29262
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2011)
Projected traffic959 by 2031
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Shaftsburg Road over S Br Lookingglass River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shaftsburg Road over S Br Lookingglass 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Shaftsburg Road over S Br Lookingglass River carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Shaftsburg Road over S Br Lookingglass River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Shaftsburg Road over S Br Lookingglass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.