US Bridges

Nelson Road over Beaver Creek

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.3 MI E of Hemlock Road · Structure no. 000000000009343

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nelson Road over Beaver Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Nelson Road over Beaver 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 192 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2020. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNelson Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.3 MI E of Hemlock Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.33412, -84.22162
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2010)
Projected traffic202 by 2020
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nelson Road over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nelson Road over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Nelson Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nelson Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nelson Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.