US Bridges

Lincoln Road over Misteguay Creek

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.9 MI N of Chesaning RD · Structure no. 000000000009255

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,205
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Road over Misteguay Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lincoln Road over Misteguay Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 94 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 1,205 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2037. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLincoln Road
CrossesMisteguay Creek
Location0.9 MI N of Chesaning RD
RouteCounty Highway 7359
Coordinates43.21951, -83.98881
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,205 (2017)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Road over Misteguay Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Lincoln Road over Misteguay Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Road over Misteguay Creek carry?

About 1,205 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Road over Misteguay Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Road over Misteguay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.