Beyer Road over Dead Creek
PoorPosted for loadSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.1 MI N of Warnick Road · Structure no. 000000000009338
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 499
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beyer Road over Dead Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Beyer 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 499 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 524 by 2017. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beyer Road over Dead Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beyer 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 Beyer Road over Dead Creek carry?
About 499 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Beyer Road over Dead Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Beyer Road over Dead Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.