S Raucholz Road over North Branch Bad River
FairPosted for loadSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.3 MI N of Ithaca Road · Structure no. 000000000009325
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 261
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Raucholz Road over North Branch Bad River is a wood or timber slab carrying S Raucholz Road over North Branch Bad River in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 261 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 27 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 S Raucholz Road over North Branch Bad River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Raucholz Road over North Branch Bad River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does S Raucholz Road over North Branch Bad River carry?
About 261 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is S Raucholz Road over North Branch Bad River?
The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns S Raucholz Road over North Branch Bad River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.