US Bridges

Marshall Road over Pine Run Creek

Poor

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.1 MI N of Birch Run RD · Structure no. 000000000009423

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
228
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marshall Road over Pine Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marshall Road over Pine Run Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 228 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMarshall Road
CrossesPine Run Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Birch Run RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.25119, -83.85426
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2023)
Projected traffic286 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 Marshall Road over Pine Run Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marshall Road over Pine 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Marshall Road over Pine Run Creek carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Marshall Road over Pine Run Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Marshall Road over Pine Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.