US Bridges

Volkmer Road over Misteguay Creek

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.2 MI E of East Road · Structure no. 000000000009365

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
207
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Volkmer Road over Misteguay Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Volkmer Road over Misteguay Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 207 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2020. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVolkmer Road
CrossesMisteguay Creek
Location0.2 MI E of East Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.19057, -83.9458
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2010)
Projected traffic217 by 2020
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Volkmer Road over Misteguay Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Volkmer 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 2023.

How much traffic does Volkmer Road over Misteguay Creek carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Volkmer Road over Misteguay Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Volkmer Road over Misteguay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.