Sherwood Road over I-69
FairEaton County, Michigan · 1.0 MI W of Olivet · Structure no. 000000000002253
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 654 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 1993 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sherwood Road over I-69 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sherwood Road over I-69 in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2007. The structure is 654 ft (199.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sherwood Road over I-69 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sherwood Road over I-69 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Sherwood Road over I-69 carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sherwood Road over I-69?
The structure is 654 ft (199.2 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Sherwood Road over I-69?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.