M-57 over Bear Creek
GoodSaginaw County, Michigan · 8.2 MI W of Genesee Col · Structure no. 000000000009037
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,039
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-57 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M-57 over Bear Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,039 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2020. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-57 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-57 over Bear Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does M-57 over Bear Creek carry?
About 5,039 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is M-57 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m).
Who owns M-57 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.