Hemlock Road over North Branch Bad River
FairSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.1 MI N of Colvin Road · Structure no. 000000000009240
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,587
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hemlock Road over North Branch Bad River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hemlock Road over North Branch Bad River in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,587 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Hemlock Road over North Branch Bad River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hemlock 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Hemlock Road over North Branch Bad River carry?
About 1,587 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hemlock Road over North Branch Bad River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Hemlock Road over North Branch Bad River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.