US Bridges

Baldwin Road over Griffus Creek

PoorPosted for load

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.99 MI E of Fowler Road · Structure no. 000000000009299

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baldwin Road over Griffus Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Baldwin Road over Griffus Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2034. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBaldwin Road
CrossesGriffus Creek
Location0.99 MI E of Fowler Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.20144, -84.24812
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2024)
Projected traffic110 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baldwin Road over Griffus Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baldwin Road over Griffus 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Baldwin Road over Griffus Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Baldwin Road over Griffus Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns Baldwin Road over Griffus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.