Gary Road over Mitchell Creek
PoorSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Litchfield · Structure no. 000000000009203
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 914
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gary Road over Mitchell Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gary Road over Mitchell Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 914 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2024. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Gary Road over Mitchell Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gary Road over Mitchell 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Gary Road over Mitchell Creek carry?
About 914 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Gary Road over Mitchell Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Gary Road over Mitchell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.