US Bridges

Ferden Road over Misteguay Creek

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.4 MI E of East Road · Structure no. 000000000009364

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
445
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferden Road over Misteguay Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferden Road over Misteguay Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 445 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 467 by 2020. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFerden Road
CrossesMisteguay Creek
Location0.4 MI E of East Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.16161, -83.94062
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic445 (2010)
Projected traffic467 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferden Road over Misteguay Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferden Road over Misteguay 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ferden Road over Misteguay Creek carry?

About 445 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ferden Road over Misteguay Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ferden Road over Misteguay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.