US Bridges

Chesaning Road over Northwood Drain

Good

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.2 MI E of Bueche Road · Structure no. 000000000009367

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
603
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chesaning Road over Northwood Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chesaning Road over Northwood Drain in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 603 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 633 by 2020. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChesaning Road
CrossesNorthwood Drain
Location0.2 MI E of Bueche Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.20486, -83.96746
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic603 (2010)
Projected traffic633 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chesaning Road over Northwood Drain built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chesaning Road over Northwood Drain 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 Chesaning Road over Northwood Drain carry?

About 603 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chesaning Road over Northwood Drain?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Chesaning Road over Northwood Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.