US Bridges

State Road over Tittabawassee Overflow 1

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of River Road · Structure no. 000000000009222

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,588
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Road over Tittabawassee Overflow 1 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Road over Tittabawassee Overflow 1 in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,588 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,117 by 2021. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Road
CrossesTittabawassee Overflow 1
Location0.1 MI E of River Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.43731, -84.05959
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,588 (2011)
Projected traffic11,117 by 2021
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Road over Tittabawassee Overflow 1 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is State Road over Tittabawassee Overflow 1 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does State Road over Tittabawassee Overflow 1 carry?

About 10,588 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Road over Tittabawassee Overflow 1?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns State Road over Tittabawassee Overflow 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.