US Bridges

Worth Road over Saganing Creek

Good

Arenac County, Michigan · 5 Miles SW of Standish · Structure no. 000000000000430

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
698
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Worth Road over Saganing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Worth Road over Saganing Creek in Arenac County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 698 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWorth Road
CrossesSaganing Creek
Location5 Miles SW of Standish
RouteCounty Highway 608
Coordinates43.92521, -83.98631
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic698 (2018)
Projected traffic800 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Worth Road over Saganing Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Worth Road over Saganing Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Worth Road over Saganing Creek carry?

About 698 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Worth Road over Saganing Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Worth Road over Saganing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.