Ferden Road over Northwood Drain
PoorSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.9 MI E of Lincoln Road · Structure no. 000000000009363
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 327
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ferden Road over Northwood Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferden Road over Northwood Drain in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4 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.
It carries about 327 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Ferden Road over Northwood Drain built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ferden Road over Northwood Drain 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Ferden Road over Northwood Drain carry?
About 327 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ferden Road over Northwood Drain?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ferden Road over Northwood Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.