Merrill RD over South Branch Bad River
GoodSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.1 MI N of Brady Road · Structure no. 000000000009233
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,384
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merrill RD over South Branch Bad River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Merrill RD over South Branch Bad River in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,384 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,690 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merrill RD over South Branch Bad River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merrill RD over South Branch Bad River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Merrill RD over South Branch Bad River carry?
About 1,384 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Merrill RD over South Branch Bad River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Merrill RD over South Branch Bad River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.