US Bridges

Holland Ave over Saginaw River

Good

Saginaw County, Michigan · City of Saginaw · Structure no. 000000000009436

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
704 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
12,393
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holland Ave over Saginaw River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Holland Ave over Saginaw River in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,393 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,121 by 2041. The structure is 704 ft (214.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHolland Ave
CrossesSaginaw River
LocationCity of Saginaw
RouteCity Street 2004
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.4208, -83.95098
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length704 ft (214.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,393 (2021)
Projected traffic15,121 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$570,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Holland Ave over Saginaw River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holland Ave over Saginaw River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Holland Ave over Saginaw River carry?

About 12,393 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Holland Ave over Saginaw River?

The structure is 704 ft (214.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Holland Ave over Saginaw River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.