Birch Run Road over Fairchild Creek
PoorPosted for loadSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.9 MI E of Bishop Road · Structure no. 000000000009276
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 177
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birch Run Road over Fairchild Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Birch Run Road over Fairchild Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 4 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2034. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Birch Run Road over Fairchild Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birch Run 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Birch Run Road over Fairchild Creek carry?
About 177 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Birch Run Road over Fairchild Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Birch Run Road over Fairchild Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.