Schroeder Road over Big Potato Creek
PoorClosed to trafficSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Fenmore Road · Structure no. 000000000009377
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schroeder Road over Big Potato Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schroeder Road over Big Potato Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2015. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schroeder Road over Big Potato Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schroeder Road over Big Potato 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Schroeder Road over Big Potato Creek carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (2005 count).
How long is Schroeder Road over Big Potato Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Schroeder Road over Big Potato Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.