Dorwood Road over Birch Run Creek
PoorPosted for loadSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.5 MI N of Busch Road · Structure no. 000000000009420
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 467
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dorwood Road over Birch Run Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dorwood Road over Birch Run 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 467 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2027. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Dorwood Road over Birch Run Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dorwood 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 Dorwood Road over Birch Run Creek carry?
About 467 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Dorwood Road over Birch Run Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Dorwood Road over Birch Run Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.