US Bridges

M-14 EB over Sheldon Road

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · 1.2 MI W of Plymouth · Structure no. 000000000011365

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46,913
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-14 EB over Sheldon Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-14 EB over Sheldon Road in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 46,913 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,000 by 2026. The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesM-14 EB
CrossesSheldon Road
Location1.2 MI W of Plymouth
RouteState Highway 14
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.38325, -83.4807
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length260 ft (79.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,913 (2007)
Projected traffic110,000 by 2026
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M-14 EB over Sheldon Road built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-14 EB over Sheldon Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does M-14 EB over Sheldon Road carry?

About 46,913 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is M-14 EB over Sheldon Road?

The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns M-14 EB over Sheldon Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.