US Bridges

S Fordney Road over N Branch Bad River

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.2 MI N of Dempsey Road · Structure no. 000000000009326

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Fordney Road over N Branch Bad River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Fordney Road over N Branch Bad River in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2016. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Fordney Road
CrossesN Branch Bad River
Location0.2 MI N of Dempsey Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.29891, -84.18909
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2006)
Projected traffic546 by 2016
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Fordney Road over N Branch Bad River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Fordney Road over N 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 2023.

How much traffic does S Fordney Road over N Branch Bad River carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Fordney Road over N Branch Bad River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S Fordney Road over N Branch Bad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.