Fowler Road over South Branch Bad River
PoorSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.6 MI N of Gary Road · Structure no. 000000000009317
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 187
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fowler Road over South Branch Bad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fowler Road over South Branch Bad River in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 3 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.
It carries about 187 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2016. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Fowler Road over South Branch Bad River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fowler Road over South Branch Bad River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Fowler Road over South Branch Bad River carry?
About 187 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fowler Road over South Branch Bad River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Fowler Road over South Branch Bad River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.