US Bridges

Sheridan Road over Cass River

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.8 MI N of Young Road · Structure no. 000000000009260

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,931
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheridan Road over Cass River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Sheridan Road over Cass River in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6 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 1,931 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,028 by 2028. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSheridan Road
CrossesCass River
Location0.8 MI N of Young Road
RouteCounty Highway 7365
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.36224, -83.93494
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,931 (2018)
Projected traffic2,028 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cass River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheridan Road over Cass 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 Cass River carry?

About 1,931 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sheridan Road over Cass River?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sheridan Road over Cass River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.