US Bridges

Bueche Road over Northwood Drain

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.6MINOFDITCHROAD · Structure no. 000000000009370

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Other
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
404
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bueche Road over Northwood Drain is a wood or timber other carrying Bueche Road over Northwood Drain in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 404 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2020. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBueche Road
CrossesNorthwood Drain
Location0.6MINOFDITCHROAD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.15585, -83.96891
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2010)
Projected traffic424 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 Bueche Road over Northwood Drain built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

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

About 404 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bueche Road over Northwood Drain?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bueche Road over Northwood Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.