Merrill Road over North Branch Bad River
FairPosted for loadSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N of Colvin Road · Structure no. 000000000009234
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,561
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merrill Road over North Branch Bad River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Merrill Road over North Branch Bad River in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,561 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,639 by 2023. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merrill Road over North Branch Bad River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is Merrill Road over North Branch Bad 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Merrill Road over North Branch Bad River carry?
About 1,561 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Merrill Road over North Branch Bad River?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Merrill Road over North Branch Bad River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.