US Bridges

Sheridan Road over Bear River

Fair

Emmet County, Michigan · In Petoskey · Structure no. 000000000013717

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,190
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheridan Road over Bear River is a steel culvert carrying Sheridan Road over Bear River in Emmet 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 6,190 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,217 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSheridan Road
CrossesBear River
LocationIn Petoskey
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEmmet County
StateMichigan
Coordinates45.36464, -84.96153
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,190 (2009)
Projected traffic12,217 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Sheridan Road over Bear River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheridan Road over Bear River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sheridan Road over Bear River carry?

About 6,190 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sheridan Road over Bear River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns Sheridan Road over Bear River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.