Merrill Road over Weeks Drain
FairSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.8 MI N of Ohara Road · Structure no. 000000000009236
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,202
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merrill Road over Weeks Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Merrill Road over Weeks Drain in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 1,202 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,262 by 2020. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merrill Road over Weeks Drain built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merrill Road over Weeks Drain 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Merrill Road over Weeks Drain carry?
About 1,202 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Merrill Road over Weeks Drain?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns Merrill Road over Weeks Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.