M-81 over Blumfield Creek
PoorSaginaw County, Michigan · 3.7 MI E of I-75 · Structure no. 000000000009106
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,033
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-81 over Blumfield Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-81 over Blumfield Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 96 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,033 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,975 by 2018. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M-81 over Blumfield Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is M-81 over Blumfield Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does M-81 over Blumfield Creek carry?
About 8,033 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is M-81 over Blumfield Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns M-81 over Blumfield Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.