Cole Road over Birch Run Creek
PoorPosted for loadSaginaw County, Michigan · 1.3 MI N of Fry Road · Structure no. 000000000009410
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cole Road over Birch Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cole Road over Birch Run Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 7 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7 by 2017. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 17 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cole Road over Birch Run Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Cole Road over Birch Run Creek 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 Cole Road over Birch Run Creek carry?
About 7 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cole Road over Birch Run Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Cole Road over Birch Run Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.