US Bridges

Johnstone RD over Shiawassee River

Good

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 3.25 MI NE of Henderson · Structure no. 000000000009857

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
798
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnstone RD over Shiawassee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnstone RD over Shiawassee River in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 798 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,186 by 2031. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesJohnstone RD
CrossesShiawassee River
Location3.25 MI NE of Henderson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.12878, -84.16232
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic798 (2011)
Projected traffic1,186 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnstone RD over Shiawassee River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnstone RD over Shiawassee 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 Johnstone RD over Shiawassee River carry?

About 798 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Johnstone RD over Shiawassee River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Johnstone RD over Shiawassee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.