Dixie Highway over Half Moon Drain
FairSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.4 MI N of Canada Road · Structure no. 000000000009270
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,111
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dixie Highway over Half Moon Drain is a concrete slab carrying Dixie Highway over Half Moon Drain in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1931, 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 5,111 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,367 by 2025. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 58 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dixie Highway over Half Moon Drain built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dixie Highway over Half Moon 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Dixie Highway over Half Moon Drain carry?
About 5,111 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Dixie Highway over Half Moon Drain?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Dixie Highway over Half Moon Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.