US Bridges

Conrad Road over Saverine Creek

Fair

Arenac County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Hull RD · Structure no. 000000000000451

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conrad Road over Saverine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Conrad Road over Saverine Creek in Arenac County, Michigan. It was built in 1935, 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 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 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 1977. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesConrad Road
CrossesSaverine Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Hull RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyArenac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates44.02606, -83.90466
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (1998)
Projected traffic100 by 1977
Trucks0%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Conrad Road over Saverine Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conrad Road over Saverine Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Conrad Road over Saverine Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Conrad Road over Saverine Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Conrad Road over Saverine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.