US Bridges

Fry Road over Misteguay Creek

Good

Saginaw County, Michigan · 2.0 MI E of Bishop Road · Structure no. 000000000009213

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
527
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fry Road over Misteguay Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fry Road over Misteguay Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 527 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 881 by 2041. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFry Road
CrossesMisteguay Creek
Location2.0 MI E of Bishop Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.29222, -83.99223
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic527 (2021)
Projected traffic881 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fry Road over Misteguay Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fry Road over Misteguay 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fry Road over Misteguay Creek carry?

About 527 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fry Road over Misteguay Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fry Road over Misteguay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.