US Bridges

Melita Road over Saganing Creek

Fair

Arenac County, Michigan · 0.2 MI N of Knickbocker · Structure no. 000000000000460

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melita Road over Saganing Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Melita Road over Saganing Creek in Arenac County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 1977. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMelita Road
CrossesSaganing Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Knickbocker
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyArenac County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.91575, -84.00611
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (1998)
Projected traffic40 by 1977
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Melita Road over Saganing Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Melita Road over Saganing 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 Melita Road over Saganing Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Melita Road over Saganing Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Melita Road over Saganing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.