US Bridges

N Saginaw Road over State Drain

Fair

Midland County, Michigan · In City of Midland · Structure no. 000000000007012

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,000
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Saginaw Road over State Drain is a concrete culvert carrying N Saginaw Road over State Drain in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 94 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,550 by 2010. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

CarriesN Saginaw Road
CrossesState Drain
LocationIn City of Midland
RouteCity Street 2015
Coordinates43.64126, -84.2727
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (1990)
Projected traffic19,550 by 2010
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 N Saginaw Road over State Drain built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is N Saginaw Road over State Drain 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 N Saginaw Road over State Drain carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Saginaw Road over State Drain?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns N Saginaw Road over State Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.