Sheldon Road over Sines Drain
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Michigan · Canton N/Michigan · Structure no. 000000000012267
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sheldon Road over Sines Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheldon Road over Sines Drain in Wayne County, Michigan. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 90 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,445 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sheldon Road over Sines Drain built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Sheldon Road over Sines Drain 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 Sheldon Road over Sines Drain carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sheldon Road over Sines Drain?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Sheldon Road over Sines Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.