US Bridges

West Gary Road over Griffus Creek

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.9 MI E of Fowler Road · Structure no. 000000000009307

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Gary Road over Griffus Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying West Gary Road over Griffus Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 483 by 2016. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Gary Road
CrossesGriffus Creek
Location0.9 MI E of Fowler Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.21516, -84.24905
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2006)
Projected traffic483 by 2016
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Gary Road over Griffus Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Gary Road over Griffus Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does West Gary Road over Griffus Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Gary Road over Griffus Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns West Gary Road over Griffus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.