US Bridges

Freeland Road over Tittabawassee Riv Ovrflw

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.3 MI E of River Road · Structure no. 000000000009231

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,899
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeland Road over Tittabawassee Riv Ovrflw is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Freeland Road over Tittabawassee Riv Ovrflw in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 94 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 9,899 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,394 by 2018. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFreeland Road
CrossesTittabawassee Riv Ovrflw
Location0.3 MI E of River Road
RouteCounty Highway 7388
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.52499, -84.12826
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,899 (2008)
Projected traffic10,394 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Freeland Road over Tittabawassee Riv Ovrflw built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Freeland Road over Tittabawassee Riv Ovrflw 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 Freeland Road over Tittabawassee Riv Ovrflw carry?

About 9,899 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Freeland Road over Tittabawassee Riv Ovrflw?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Freeland Road over Tittabawassee Riv Ovrflw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.