US Bridges

Saginaw Road over Tittabawasee River

FairPosted for load

Midland County, Michigan · In Sanford · Structure no. 000000000007022

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,544
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saginaw Road over Tittabawasee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Saginaw Road over Tittabawasee River in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 93 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 7,544 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,210 by 2037. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSaginaw Road
CrossesTittabawasee River
LocationIn Sanford
RouteCounty Highway 5652
Coordinates43.67497, -84.38735
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,544 (2017)
Projected traffic11,210 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saginaw Road over Tittabawasee River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Saginaw Road over Tittabawasee River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Saginaw Road over Tittabawasee River carry?

About 7,544 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Saginaw Road over Tittabawasee River?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Saginaw Road over Tittabawasee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.