US Bridges

Braden RD over S Br Lookingglass River

Good

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 1 MI S of Shaftsburg · Structure no. 000000000009882

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
449
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braden RD over S Br Lookingglass River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Braden RD over S Br Lookingglass River in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 449 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 811 by 2024. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBraden RD
CrossesS Br Lookingglass River
Location1 MI S of Shaftsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.79051, -84.29077
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic449 (2004)
Projected traffic811 by 2024
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Braden RD over S Br Lookingglass River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Braden RD 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 Braden RD over S Br Lookingglass River carry?

About 449 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Braden RD over S Br Lookingglass River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Braden RD over S Br Lookingglass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.