Steel Road over South Branch Bad River
GoodSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.8 MI N of Baldwin Road · Structure no. 000000000009301
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Steel Road over South Branch Bad River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steel Road over South Branch Bad River in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 292 by 2036. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Steel Road over South Branch Bad River built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Steel Road over South Branch Bad River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Steel Road over South Branch Bad River carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Steel Road over South Branch Bad River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Steel Road over South Branch Bad River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.