Schomaker Road over Swan Creek
PoorPosted for loadSaginaw County, Michigan · 0.6 MI E of S Thomas Road · Structure no. 000000000009428
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 298
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schomaker Road over Swan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Schomaker Road over Swan Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 298 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 313 by 2027. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Schomaker Road over Swan Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schomaker Road over Swan 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Schomaker Road over Swan Creek carry?
About 298 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Schomaker Road over Swan Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Schomaker Road over Swan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.