Bueche Road over Northwood Drain
PoorPosted for loadSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.3 MI N of Chesaning RD · Structure no. 000000000009374
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 67
- 2010 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 1926 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 99 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2020. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Bueche Road over Northwood Drain 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 Drain carry?
About 67 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Bueche Road over Northwood Drain?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bueche Road over Northwood Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.