Townline Road over Dead Creek
PoorPosted for loadSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.4 MI E of S Gera Road · Structure no. 000000000009336
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 195
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Townline Road over Dead Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Townline Road over Dead Creek 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 195 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2017. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Townline Road over Dead Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Townline Road over Dead Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Townline Road over Dead Creek carry?
About 195 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Townline Road over Dead Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Townline Road over Dead Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.