US Bridges

Ditch Road over Northwood Creek

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.2 MI E of Bueche Road · Structure no. 000000000009361

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
711
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ditch Road over Northwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ditch Road over Northwood Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 711 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 747 by 2020. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDitch Road
CrossesNorthwood Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Bueche Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.14695, -83.96492
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic711 (2010)
Projected traffic747 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ditch Road over Northwood Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ditch Road over Northwood 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ditch Road over Northwood Creek carry?

About 711 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ditch Road over Northwood Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Ditch Road over Northwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.