Steel Road over Weeks Drain
FairSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N of Frost Road · Structure no. 000000000009387
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 171
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Steel Road over Weeks Drain is a steel culvert carrying Steel Road over Weeks 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2020. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 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 Steel Road over Weeks Drain built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Steel Road over Weeks 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Steel Road over Weeks Drain carry?
About 171 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Steel Road over Weeks Drain?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).
Who owns Steel Road over Weeks Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.