Moore Road over Cole Drain
PoorPosted for loadSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Cresswell RD · Structure no. 000000000009406
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Moore Road over Cole Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moore Road over Cole Drain in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 101 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 3 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2017. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Moore Road over Cole Drain built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Moore Road over Cole 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Moore Road over Cole Drain carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Moore Road over Cole Drain?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Moore Road over Cole Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.