Shaftsburg RD over Bear Creek
GoodPosted for loadShiawassee County, Michigan · 4.7 MI SE of Ovid · Structure no. 000000000009855
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 1992 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shaftsburg RD over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Shaftsburg RD over Bear Creek in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2012. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shaftsburg RD over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shaftsburg RD over Bear Creek 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 Shaftsburg RD over Bear Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Shaftsburg RD over Bear Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Shaftsburg RD over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.