US Bridges

M-30 Meridian RD over Tittabawassee River

Good

Midland County, Michigan · 0.2 MI S of Saginaw RD · Structure no. 000000000013410

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,170 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-30 Meridian RD over Tittabawassee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-30 Meridian RD over Tittabawassee River in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2026. The structure is 1,170 ft (356.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM-30 Meridian RD
CrossesTittabawassee River
Location0.2 MI S of Saginaw RD
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates43.66472, -84.36852
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,170 ft (356.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2006)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-30 Meridian RD over Tittabawassee River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-30 Meridian RD over Tittabawassee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does M-30 Meridian RD over Tittabawassee River carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is M-30 Meridian RD over Tittabawassee River?

The structure is 1,170 ft (356.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns M-30 Meridian RD over Tittabawassee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.