US Bridges

Canada Road over Silver Creek

FairPosted for load

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Marshall Road · Structure no. 000000000009416

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
242
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canada Road over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Canada Road over Silver Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 242 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCanada Road
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Marshall Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.26534, -83.85049
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2023)
Projected traffic260 by 2033
Trucks5%
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 Canada Road over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canada Road over Silver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Canada Road over Silver Creek carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Canada Road over Silver Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Canada Road over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.