US Bridges

Maple Road over Birch Run Creek

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.7 MI N of Canada Road · Structure no. 000000000009272

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,219
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Road over Birch Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Maple Road over Birch Run Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 2,219 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,330 by 2016. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple Road
CrossesBirch Run Creek
Location0.7 MI N of Canada Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.27477, -83.79435
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,219 (2006)
Projected traffic2,330 by 2016
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Maple Road over Birch Run Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Road over Birch Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Maple Road over Birch Run Creek carry?

About 2,219 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Maple Road over Birch Run Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Road over Birch Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.