West Center Street over Tuscola & Saginaw Bay RR
FairGratiot County, Michigan · City of Ithaca · Structure no. 000000000003254
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,222
- 2004 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Center Street over Tuscola & Saginaw Bay RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Center Street over Tuscola & Saginaw Bay RR in Gratiot County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 4,222 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,550 by 2024. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 51 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Center Street over Tuscola & Saginaw Bay RR built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Center Street over Tuscola & Saginaw Bay RR 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does West Center Street over Tuscola & Saginaw Bay RR carry?
About 4,222 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is West Center Street over Tuscola & Saginaw Bay RR?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns West Center Street over Tuscola & Saginaw Bay RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.