US Bridges

Parmenter RD over Shiawassee River

Good

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 0.5 MI NW of Vernon · Structure no. 000000000009874

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
359
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parmenter RD over Shiawassee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Parmenter RD over Shiawassee River in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 359 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 533 by 2019. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesParmenter RD
CrossesShiawassee River
Location0.5 MI NW of Vernon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.94253, -84.03697
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2000)
Projected traffic533 by 2019
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parmenter RD over Shiawassee River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parmenter 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Parmenter RD over Shiawassee River carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Parmenter RD over Shiawassee River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Parmenter RD over Shiawassee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.