Janes Road over Uncle Henry Drain
PoorPosted for loadSaginaw County, Michigan · 1.1 MI E of Portsmouth RD · Structure no. 000000000009286
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 253
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Janes Road over Uncle Henry Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Janes Road over Uncle Henry Drain in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 253 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2030. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Janes Road over Uncle Henry Drain built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Janes Road over Uncle Henry Drain 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Janes Road over Uncle Henry Drain carry?
About 253 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Janes Road over Uncle Henry Drain?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Janes Road over Uncle Henry Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.