US Bridges

W Sugnet Road over Sturgeon Creek

PoorPosted for load

Midland County, Michigan · In City of Midland · Structure no. 000000000007011

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Sugnet Road over Sturgeon Creek is a steel culvert carrying W Sugnet Road over Sturgeon Creek in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2010. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesW Sugnet Road
CrossesSturgeon Creek
LocationIn City of Midland
RouteCity Street 2015
CountyMidland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.63483, -84.26495
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (1990)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2010
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W Sugnet Road over Sturgeon Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Sugnet Road over Sturgeon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does W Sugnet Road over Sturgeon Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is W Sugnet Road over Sturgeon Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns W Sugnet Road over Sturgeon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.