Cupp Road over South Branch Bad River
PoorSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of Merrill Road · Structure no. 000000000009330
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 111
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cupp Road over South Branch Bad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cupp Road over South Branch Bad River in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 117 by 2019. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Cupp Road over South Branch Bad River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cupp 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Cupp Road over South Branch Bad River carry?
About 111 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Cupp Road over South Branch Bad River?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Cupp Road over South Branch Bad River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.