Bueche Road over Pattiecreek
PoorClosed to trafficSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N of Fry Road · Structure no. 000000000009281
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 44
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bueche Road over Pattiecreek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bueche Road over Pattiecreek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 66 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 44 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2017. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bueche Road over Pattiecreek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Bueche Road over Pattiecreek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Bueche Road over Pattiecreek carry?
About 44 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bueche Road over Pattiecreek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Bueche Road over Pattiecreek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.