Meridian Road over North Branch Bad River
FairSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.9 MI N of Colvin Road · Structure no. 000000000009360
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 1990 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meridian Road over North Branch Bad River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Meridian Road over North Branch Bad River in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2021. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Meridian Road over North Branch Bad River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meridian Road over North Branch Bad River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Meridian Road over North Branch Bad River carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Meridian Road over North Branch Bad River?
The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Meridian Road over North Branch Bad River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.