Steel Road over Big Potato Creek
PoorPosted for loadSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.4 MI N of Brant Road · Structure no. 000000000009313
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 79
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Steel Road over Big Potato Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steel Road over Big Potato Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 105 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 79 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Steel Road over Big Potato Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Steel Road over Big Potato Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Steel Road over Big Potato Creek carry?
About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Steel Road over Big Potato Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Steel Road over Big Potato Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.