US Bridges

Geddes Road over Swan Creek

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · .05 MI E of Thomas Road · Structure no. 000000000009429

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,741
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geddes Road over Swan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Geddes Road over Swan Creek in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,741 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,828 by 2022. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGeddes Road
CrossesSwan Creek
Location.05 MI E of Thomas Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.42946, -84.10954
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,741 (2012)
Projected traffic1,828 by 2022
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 Geddes Road over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geddes Road over Swan 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Geddes Road over Swan Creek carry?

About 1,741 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Geddes Road over Swan Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Geddes Road over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.