Warnick Road over Dead Creek
PoorPosted for loadSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.5 MI E of Beyer Road · Structure no. 000000000009337
- Built
- 1907
- 118 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 133
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Warnick Road over Dead Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Warnick Road over Dead Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 118 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 133 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2017. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Warnick Road over Dead Creek built?
It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Warnick 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 Warnick Road over Dead Creek carry?
About 133 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Warnick Road over Dead Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Warnick Road over Dead Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.