US Bridges

Van Buren Road over Sheboygan 1/C Drain

Good

Tuscola County, Michigan · Sec 29-30 Denmark Twp · Structure no. 000000000010488

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,348
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Buren Road over Sheboygan 1/C Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Van Buren Road over Sheboygan 1/C Drain in Tuscola County, Michigan. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,348 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,230 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Buren Road
CrossesSheboygan 1/C Drain
LocationSec 29-30 Denmark Twp
RouteCounty Highway 7903
CountyTuscola County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.4079, -83.6796
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,348 (2017)
Projected traffic6,230 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$728,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Buren Road over Sheboygan 1/C Drain built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Buren Road over Sheboygan 1/C Drain 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Van Buren Road over Sheboygan 1/C Drain carry?

About 2,348 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Van Buren Road over Sheboygan 1/C Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Van Buren Road over Sheboygan 1/C Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.