US Bridges

Sheridan Road over Birch Run Overflow

Poor

Saginaw County, Michigan · 1.0 MI N of Busch Road · Structure no. 000000000009258

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,694
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheridan Road over Birch Run Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying Sheridan Road over Birch Run Overflow in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,694 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,779 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSheridan Road
CrossesBirch Run Overflow
Location1.0 MI N of Busch Road
RouteCounty Highway 7365
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.31703, -83.93352
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,694 (2018)
Projected traffic1,779 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheridan Road over Birch Run Overflow built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheridan Road over Birch Run Overflow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sheridan Road over Birch Run Overflow carry?

About 1,694 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sheridan Road over Birch Run Overflow?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Sheridan Road over Birch Run Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.