Schroeder Road over Big Potato Creek
PoorSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Merrill Road · Structure no. 000000000009378
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 153
- 2023 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 1975, so it is 50 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 153 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Schroeder Road over Big Potato Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Schroeder Road over Big Potato Creek carry?
About 153 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Schroeder Road over Big Potato Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Schroeder Road over Big Potato Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.