Volkmer Road over Northwood Creek
GoodSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.2 MI E of Bueche Road · Structure no. 000000000009366
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 173
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Volkmer Road over Northwood Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Volkmer Road over Northwood Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 173 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2020. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Volkmer Road over Northwood Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Volkmer Road over Northwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Volkmer Road over Northwood Creek carry?
About 173 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Volkmer Road over Northwood Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Volkmer Road over Northwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.