Lehring RD over Shiawassee River
PoorPosted for loadShiawassee County, Michigan · 3.5 MI NW of Byron · Structure no. 000000000009832
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 1998 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lehring RD over Shiawassee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lehring RD over Shiawassee River in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2018. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lehring RD over Shiawassee River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lehring RD 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 Lehring RD over Shiawassee River carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lehring RD over Shiawassee River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Lehring RD over Shiawassee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.