US Bridges

Sheridan Road over Flint River

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.3 MI N of Fry Road · Structure no. 000000000009256

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,938
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheridan Road over Flint River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheridan Road over Flint River in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 2,938 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,585 by 2038. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSheridan Road
CrossesFlint River
Location0.3 MI N of Fry Road
RouteCounty Highway 7365
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.29986, -83.93237
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,938 (2018)
Projected traffic3,585 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheridan Road over Flint River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheridan Road over Flint 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sheridan Road over Flint River carry?

About 2,938 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sheridan Road over Flint River?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sheridan Road over Flint River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.