Sherwood HWY over Battle Creek
GoodPosted for loadEaton County, Michigan · 2 MI East of Bellevue · Structure no. 000000000002365
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 231
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sherwood HWY over Battle Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Sherwood HWY over Battle Creek in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 231 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2013. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sherwood HWY over Battle Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sherwood HWY over Battle Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does Sherwood HWY over Battle Creek carry?
About 231 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Sherwood HWY over Battle Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Sherwood HWY over Battle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.