Schultz RD over Whitmore Drain
PoorPosted for loadSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.1 MI N of Pangborn Road · Structure no. 000000000009396
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schultz RD over Whitmore Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schultz RD over Whitmore Drain in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2027. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schultz RD over Whitmore Drain built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schultz RD over Whitmore Drain 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 Schultz RD over Whitmore Drain carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2007 count).
How long is Schultz RD over Whitmore Drain?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Schultz RD over Whitmore Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.