US Bridges

Ditch Road over Shiawassee River

FairPosted for load

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.6 MI E of Ridge Road · Structure no. 000000000009200

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
1990 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ditch Road over Shiawassee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ditch Road over Shiawassee River in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2010. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDitch Road
CrossesShiawassee River
Location0.6 MI E of Ridge Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.14412, -84.13483
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (1990)
Projected traffic800 by 2010
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ditch Road over Shiawassee River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ditch Road over Shiawassee River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ditch Road over Shiawassee River carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ditch Road over Shiawassee River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ditch Road over Shiawassee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.