US Bridges

Burt Road over South Branch Bad River

FairPosted for load

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.2 MI E of Fowler Road · Structure no. 000000000009309

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
153
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burt Road over South Branch Bad River is a wood or timber slab carrying Burt Road over South Branch Bad River in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 153 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2016. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBurt Road
CrossesSouth Branch Bad River
Location0.2 MI E of Fowler Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.22986, -84.26353
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2006)
Projected traffic161 by 2016
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burt Road over South Branch Bad River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burt Road over South Branch Bad River 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 Burt Road over South Branch Bad River carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Burt Road over South Branch Bad River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Burt Road over South Branch Bad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.