US Bridges

Steel Road over Lamb Creek

Good

Saginaw County, Michigan · 1.3 MI N of Kramer Road · Structure no. 000000000009300

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steel Road over Lamb Creek is a steel culvert carrying Steel Road over Lamb Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2019. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSteel Road
CrossesLamb Creek
Location1.3 MI N of Kramer Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.16181, -84.28606
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2009)
Projected traffic48 by 2019
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Steel Road over Lamb Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steel Road over Lamb Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Steel Road over Lamb Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Steel Road over Lamb Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns Steel Road over Lamb Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.