Gary Road over South Branch Bad River
GoodSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.2 MI E of Steel Road · Structure no. 000000000009305
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 251
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gary Road over South Branch Bad River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gary Road over South Branch Bad River in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 251 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2016. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gary Road over South Branch Bad River built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gary 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 2023.
How much traffic does Gary Road over South Branch Bad River carry?
About 251 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Gary Road over South Branch Bad River?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Gary Road over South Branch Bad River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.