US Bridges

Ziegler Road over Dutch Creek

FairPosted for load

Bay County, Michigan · 0.1 MI S of M-84 · Structure no. 000000000000719

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
393
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ziegler Road over Dutch Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Ziegler Road over Dutch Creek in Bay County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 393 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 471 by 2020. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesZiegler Road
CrossesDutch Creek
Location0.1 MI S of M-84
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBay County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.56207, -83.94066
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2000)
Projected traffic471 by 2020
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ziegler Road over Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ziegler Road over Dutch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ziegler Road over Dutch Creek carry?

About 393 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ziegler Road over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ziegler Road over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.