US Bridges

East Road over Misteguay Creek

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.6 MI N of Volkmer Road · Structure no. 000000000009375

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Road over Misteguay Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Road over Misteguay Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2020. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Road
CrossesMisteguay Creek
Location0.6 MI N of Volkmer Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.19908, -83.95016
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2010)
Projected traffic180 by 2020
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Road over Misteguay Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Road over Misteguay Creek 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 East Road over Misteguay Creek carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Road over Misteguay Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns East Road over Misteguay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.