Bell Road over Birch Run Creek
PoorPosted for loadSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.7 MI N of Busch Road · Structure no. 000000000009264
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1948
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,027
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell Road over Birch Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bell Road over Birch Run Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 89 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 1,027 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2026. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bell Road over Birch Run Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.
What condition is Bell Road over Birch Run 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Bell Road over Birch Run Creek carry?
About 1,027 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bell Road over Birch Run Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Bell Road over Birch Run Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.