US Bridges

Pruess Road over Mcclellan Run Drain

Good

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.1 MI N of Geddes Road · Structure no. 000000000009397

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pruess Road over Mcclellan Run Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Pruess Road over Mcclellan Run Drain in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPruess Road
CrossesMcclellan Run Drain
Location0.1 MI N of Geddes Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.43259, -84.18057
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2013)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pruess Road over Mcclellan Run Drain built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pruess Road over Mcclellan Run Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Pruess Road over Mcclellan Run Drain carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pruess Road over Mcclellan Run Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns Pruess Road over Mcclellan Run Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.