Brennan Road over Big Potato Creek
PoorSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.9 MI N of Brant Road · Structure no. 000000000009321
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 122
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brennan Road over Big Potato Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brennan Road over Big Potato Creek 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 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 28 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 | 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 Brennan Road over Big Potato Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brennan 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 Brennan Road over Big Potato Creek carry?
About 122 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Brennan Road over Big Potato Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Brennan Road over Big Potato Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.