Chapin Road over Lamb Creek
PoorPosted for loadSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.1 MI N of Ridge Road · Structure no. 000000000009237
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 675
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chapin Road over Lamb Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Chapin Road over Lamb Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 675 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chapin Road over Lamb Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chapin Road over Lamb Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Chapin Road over Lamb Creek carry?
About 675 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Chapin Road over Lamb Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Chapin Road over Lamb Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.