US Bridges

Gould Street over Shiawassee River

Good

Shiawassee County, Michigan · In Owosso · Structure no. 000000000009892

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,426
1995 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gould Street over Shiawassee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gould Street over Shiawassee River in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6,426 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2005. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesGould Street
CrossesShiawassee River
LocationIn Owosso
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.99294, -84.15761
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,426 (1995)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2005
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gould Street over Shiawassee River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gould Street 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Gould Street over Shiawassee River carry?

About 6,426 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gould Street over Shiawassee River?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Gould Street over Shiawassee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.