US Bridges

M-52 over Marsh Creek

Good

Saginaw County, Michigan · 4.0 MI N of ST Charles · Structure no. 000000000009065

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,375
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-52 over Marsh Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-52 over Marsh Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,375 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,350 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesM-52
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location4.0 MI N of ST Charles
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates43.35204, -84.14114
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,375 (2021)
Projected traffic10,350 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-52 over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-52 over Marsh 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does M-52 over Marsh Creek carry?

About 9,375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is M-52 over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns M-52 over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.