Bigelow RD over Saline River
FairMonroe County, Michigan · 2.6 MI NE of Dundee Vill · Structure no. 000000000007248
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,180
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bigelow RD over Saline River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bigelow RD over Saline River in Monroe County, Michigan. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,357 by 2037. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bigelow RD over Saline River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bigelow RD over Saline 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Bigelow RD over Saline River carry?
About 1,180 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bigelow RD over Saline River?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Bigelow RD over Saline River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.