US Bridges

Court Street over Saginaw River Prk Access

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · City of Saginaw · Structure no. 000000000009435

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
866 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,950
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Court Street over Saginaw River Prk Access is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Court Street over Saginaw River Prk Access in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 10,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,272 by 2035. The structure is 866 ft (264 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCourt Street
CrossesSaginaw River Prk Access
LocationCity of Saginaw
RouteCity Street 2004
Coordinates43.41525, -83.96119
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length866 ft (264 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,950 (2015)
Projected traffic16,272 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Court Street over Saginaw River Prk Access built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Court Street over Saginaw River Prk Access 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Court Street over Saginaw River Prk Access carry?

About 10,950 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Court Street over Saginaw River Prk Access?

The structure is 866 ft (264 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Court Street over Saginaw River Prk Access?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.