Chapin Road over Limbocker Drain
PoorSaginaw County, Michigan · 1.0 MI N of Baldwin Road · Structure no. 000000000009334
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 185
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chapin Road over Limbocker Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chapin Road over Limbocker Drain in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2019. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 28 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chapin Road over Limbocker Drain built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chapin Road over Limbocker Drain 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 Chapin Road over Limbocker Drain carry?
About 185 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Chapin Road over Limbocker Drain?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Chapin Road over Limbocker Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.