Johnson Street over Saginaw River
FairSaginaw County, Michigan · City of Saginaw · Structure no. 000000000009437
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 630 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,150
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Johnson Street over Saginaw River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Street over Saginaw River in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 12,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,050 by 2034. The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Johnson Street over Saginaw River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Johnson Street over Saginaw River 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 Johnson Street over Saginaw River carry?
About 12,150 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Johnson Street over Saginaw River?
The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Johnson Street over Saginaw River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.