Burt Road over Fairchild Creek
PoorSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Bishop Road · Structure no. 000000000009274
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 165
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Burt Road over Fairchild Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burt Road over Fairchild Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.
It carries about 165 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2017. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Burt Road over Fairchild Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Burt Road over Fairchild 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Burt Road over Fairchild Creek carry?
About 165 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Burt Road over Fairchild Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Burt Road over Fairchild Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.