W Sharon Road over Manistee River
GoodKalkaska County, Michigan · 15 MI SE of Kalkaska · Structure no. 000000000004698
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,060
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Sharon Road over Manistee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying W Sharon Road over Manistee River in Kalkaska County, Michigan. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 67 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 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 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Sharon Road over Manistee River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is W Sharon Road over Manistee River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does W Sharon Road over Manistee River carry?
About 1,060 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W Sharon Road over Manistee River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns W Sharon Road over Manistee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.