US Bridges

Fenmore Road over Beaver Creek

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.2 MI N of Lakefield RD · Structure no. 000000000009355

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fenmore Road over Beaver Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Fenmore 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2020. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFenmore Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Lakefield RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.34939, -84.35034
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2010)
Projected traffic176 by 2020
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Fenmore Road over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is Fenmore 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 Fenmore Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fenmore Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Fenmore Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.