Hemlock Road over Weeks Drain
FairSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.7 MI N of Dice Road · Structure no. 000000000009243
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,480
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hemlock Road over Weeks Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hemlock Road over Weeks Drain in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.
It carries about 3,480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,654 by 2020. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Hemlock Road over Weeks Drain built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hemlock 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Hemlock Road over Weeks Drain carry?
About 3,480 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hemlock Road over Weeks Drain?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Hemlock Road over Weeks Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.