US Bridges

Freeland Road over Tittabawassee River

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.4 MI E of River Road · Structure no. 000000000009232

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
482 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,133
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeland Road over Tittabawassee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freeland Road over Tittabawassee River in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 10,133 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,057 by 2030. The structure is 482 ft (147 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFreeland Road
CrossesTittabawassee River
Location0.4 MI E of River Road
RouteCounty Highway 7388
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.52496, -84.12506
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length482 ft (147 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,133 (2010)
Projected traffic15,057 by 2030
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Freeland Road over Tittabawassee River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freeland Road over Tittabawassee River 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 River carry?

About 10,133 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Freeland Road over Tittabawassee River?

The structure is 482 ft (147 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Freeland Road over Tittabawassee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.