US Bridges

Gary Road over Shiawassee River

Good

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.6 MI E of Sharon Road · Structure no. 000000000009399

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,358
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gary Road over Shiawassee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gary Road over Shiawassee River in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,358 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,657 by 2034. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGary Road
CrossesShiawassee River
Location0.6 MI E of Sharon Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.21773, -84.1049
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,358 (2014)
Projected traffic1,657 by 2034
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gary Road over Shiawassee River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gary Road over Shiawassee River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Gary Road over Shiawassee River carry?

About 1,358 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gary Road over Shiawassee River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Gary Road over Shiawassee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.