Brennan Road over South Branch Bad River
PoorPosted for loadSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.9 MI N of Burt Road · Structure no. 000000000009320
- Built
- 1898
- 127 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 143
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brennan Road over South Branch Bad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brennan Road over South Branch Bad River in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1898 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 127 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 14 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brennan Road over South Branch Bad River built?
It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Brennan 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Brennan Road over South Branch Bad River carry?
About 143 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Brennan Road over South Branch Bad River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Brennan Road over South Branch Bad River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.