US Bridges

M-57 over E Br of Griffus Creek

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.3 M West of Brennan RD · Structure no. 000000000009043

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,741
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-57 over E Br of Griffus Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M-57 over E Br of Griffus Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3,741 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2018. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesM-57
CrossesE Br of Griffus Creek
Location0.3 M West of Brennan RD
RouteState Highway 57
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.18694, -84.25243
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,741 (2007)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2018
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-57 over E Br of Griffus Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-57 over E Br of Griffus Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does M-57 over E Br of Griffus Creek carry?

About 3,741 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is M-57 over E Br of Griffus Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns M-57 over E Br of Griffus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.