Shepherd Road over Little Salt River
FairIsabella County, Michigan · 0.2 M S NE Cor Sec 20 T13 · Structure no. 000000000004314
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1947
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,430
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shepherd Road over Little Salt River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shepherd Road over Little Salt River in Isabella County, Michigan. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 99 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 1,430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,120 by 2022. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Shepherd Road over Little Salt River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.
What condition is Shepherd Road over Little Salt 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Shepherd Road over Little Salt River carry?
About 1,430 vehicles per day (2002 count).
How long is Shepherd Road over Little Salt River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Shepherd Road over Little Salt River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.