Sherman Road over Shoe-Pac River
PoorMackinac County, Michigan · Portage Twp Sec 27 · Structure no. 000000000013728
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Sherman Road over Shoe-Pac River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sherman Road over Shoe-Pac River in Mackinac County, Michigan. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sherman Road over Shoe-Pac River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Sherman Road over Shoe-Pac River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Sherman Road over Shoe-Pac River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Sherman Road over Shoe-Pac River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Sherman Road over Shoe-Pac River?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.