US Bridges

Fergus RD over Fairchild Creek

Good

Saginaw County, Michigan · 1.2 MI E of Bishop RD · Structure no. 000000000009211

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,787
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fergus RD over Fairchild Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fergus RD over Fairchild Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,787 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2037. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFergus RD
CrossesFairchild Creek
Location1.2 MI E of Bishop RD
RouteCounty Highway 7326
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.25603, -84.00657
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,787 (2017)
Projected traffic2,180 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fergus RD over Fairchild Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fergus RD over Fairchild Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Fergus RD over Fairchild Creek carry?

About 1,787 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fergus RD over Fairchild Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Fergus RD over Fairchild Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.