Bueche Road over Northwood Creek
PoorSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.1 MI N of Ferden Road · Structure no. 000000000009371
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 389
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bueche Road over Northwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bueche Road over Northwood Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 389 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2020. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Bueche Road over Northwood Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bueche Road over Northwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Bueche Road over Northwood Creek carry?
About 389 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bueche Road over Northwood Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Bueche Road over Northwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.