US Bridges

M-83 over Cheboyganing Creek

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.1 MI S of M-15 · Structure no. 000000000009179

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,975
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-83 over Cheboyganing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-83 over Cheboyganing Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 84 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 6 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 2,975 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,275 by 2034. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM-83
CrossesCheboyganing Creek
Location0.1 MI S of M-15
RouteState Highway 83
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.42699, -83.73801
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,975 (2007)
Projected traffic3,275 by 2034
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-83 over Cheboyganing Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is M-83 over Cheboyganing 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does M-83 over Cheboyganing Creek carry?

About 2,975 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is M-83 over Cheboyganing Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M-83 over Cheboyganing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.