US Bridges

Sheldon Road over Johnson Drain

Fair

Wayne County, Michigan · Northville S/E N Hines DR · Structure no. 000000000012114

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,057
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheldon Road over Johnson Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Sheldon Road over Johnson Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 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 10,057 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,719 by 2015. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSheldon Road
CrossesJohnson Drain
LocationNorthville S/E N Hines DR
RouteCounty Highway 2057
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.42548, -83.48259
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,057 (1997)
Projected traffic11,719 by 2015
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sheldon Road over Johnson Drain built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheldon Road over Johnson Drain 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sheldon Road over Johnson Drain carry?

About 10,057 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sheldon Road over Johnson Drain?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns Sheldon Road over Johnson Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.