Fordney Road over Whitmore Drain
GoodSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.9 MI N of Dice Road · Structure no. 000000000009247
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,075
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fordney Road over Whitmore Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fordney Road over Whitmore Drain in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,075 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,179 by 2018. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fordney Road over Whitmore Drain built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fordney Road over Whitmore Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Fordney Road over Whitmore Drain carry?
About 2,075 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fordney Road over Whitmore Drain?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Fordney Road over Whitmore Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.