US Bridges

Fehn Road over Weeks Drain

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.9 MI N of Dice Road · Structure no. 000000000009394

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fehn Road over Weeks Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Fehn Road over Weeks Drain in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFehn Road
CrossesWeeks Drain
Location0.9 MI N of Dice Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.4809, -84.2204
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2022)
Projected traffic130 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Fehn Road over Weeks Drain built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fehn 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fehn Road over Weeks Drain carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fehn Road over Weeks Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Fehn Road over Weeks Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.