US Bridges

Sherwood Ave over I-696 &ramps B C H &f

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · City of Warren · Structure no. 000000000006084

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
570 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
1977 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherwood Ave over I-696 &ramps B C H &f is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sherwood Ave over I-696 &ramps B C H &f in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 1977. The structure is 570 ft (173.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSherwood Ave
CrossesI-696 &ramps B C H &f
LocationCity of Warren
RouteCity Street 2058
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.48785, -83.04167
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length570 ft (173.6 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (1977)
Projected traffic12,000 by 1977
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sherwood Ave over I-696 &ramps B C H &f built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Sherwood Ave over I-696 &ramps B C H &f 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sherwood Ave over I-696 &ramps B C H &f carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sherwood Ave over I-696 &ramps B C H &f?

The structure is 570 ft (173.6 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Sherwood Ave over I-696 &ramps B C H &f?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.