Swan Creek Road over Swan Creek
PoorSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.6 MI E of Thomas · Structure no. 000000000009221
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,013
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Swan Creek Road over Swan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Swan Creek Road over Swan Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 88 years old, older 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 4,013 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,014 by 2019. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Swan Creek Road over Swan Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Swan Creek Road over Swan 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Swan Creek Road over Swan Creek carry?
About 4,013 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Swan Creek Road over Swan Creek?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Swan Creek Road over Swan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.