Wadsworth Road over Uncle Henry Drain
PoorPosted for loadSaginaw County, Michigan · 1.3 MI E of Portsmouth RD · Structure no. 000000000009287
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 622
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wadsworth Road over Uncle Henry Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wadsworth Road over Uncle Henry Drain in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 622 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 653 by 2016. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 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 | 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 Wadsworth Road over Uncle Henry Drain built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wadsworth 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Wadsworth Road over Uncle Henry Drain carry?
About 622 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wadsworth Road over Uncle Henry Drain?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Wadsworth Road over Uncle Henry Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.