US Bridges

Becker Road over Cheboyganing Creek

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.4 MI E of Portsmouth RD · Structure no. 000000000009327

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
528
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Becker Road over Cheboyganing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Becker Road over Cheboyganing Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 528 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 554 by 2016. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBecker Road
CrossesCheboyganing Creek
Location0.4 MI E of Portsmouth RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.47177, -83.82957
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic528 (2006)
Projected traffic554 by 2016
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Becker Road over Cheboyganing Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Becker Road over Cheboyganing Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Becker Road over Cheboyganing Creek carry?

About 528 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Becker Road over Cheboyganing Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Becker Road over Cheboyganing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.