US Bridges

M-52 over Williams Creek

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.7 MI S of M-46 · Structure no. 000000000009066

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,060
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-52 over Williams Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying M-52 over Williams Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 68 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 8,060 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,300 by 2026. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesM-52
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location0.7 MI S of M-46
RouteState Highway 52
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.40777, -84.13085
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,060 (2007)
Projected traffic11,300 by 2026
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is M-52 over Williams 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 March 2023.

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

About 8,060 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is M-52 over Williams Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns M-52 over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.