Sharon Road over Deer Creek
PoorPosted for loadSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.4 MI N of Gary Road · Structure no. 000000000009251
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sharon Road over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sharon Road over Deer Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 567 by 2023. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sharon Road over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sharon Road over Deer Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Sharon Road over Deer Creek carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sharon Road over Deer Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Sharon Road over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.