Meridian Road over South Branch Bad River
GoodSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.1 MI N of Ferden Road · Structure no. 000000000009331
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meridian Road over South Branch Bad River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Meridian Road over South Branch Bad River in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2019. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meridian Road over South Branch Bad River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meridian Road over South Branch Bad River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Meridian Road over South Branch Bad River carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Meridian Road over South Branch Bad River?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Meridian Road over South Branch Bad River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.