Bueche Road over Northwood Drain
FairSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.2 MI N of Ferden Road · Structure no. 000000000009372
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 508
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bueche Road over Northwood Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bueche Road over Northwood Drain 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 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 508 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2034. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bueche Road over Northwood Drain built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Bueche Road over Northwood Drain carry?
About 508 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bueche Road over Northwood Drain?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Bueche Road over Northwood Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.