Stevens Road over Big Potato Creek
PoorPosted for loadSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.6 MI N of Brant Road · Structure no. 000000000009314
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 28
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stevens Road over Big Potato Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stevens Road over Big Potato Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 28 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Stevens Road over Big Potato Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Stevens 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 Stevens Road over Big Potato Creek carry?
About 28 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Stevens Road over Big Potato Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Stevens Road over Big Potato Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.