Block Road over Cheboyganing Creek
PoorPosted for loadSaginaw County, Michigan · 1.0 MI N of Holland Road · Structure no. 000000000009294
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 433
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Block Road over Cheboyganing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Block Road over Cheboyganing Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 433 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2020. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Block Road over Cheboyganing Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Block Road over Cheboyganing 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Block Road over Cheboyganing Creek carry?
About 433 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Block Road over Cheboyganing Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Block Road over Cheboyganing Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.