US Bridges

Norman Street over Vet.Mem.Parkway

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · City of Saginaw · Structure no. 000000000009444

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norman Street over Vet.Mem.Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norman Street over Vet.Mem.Parkway in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 54 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 6 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,715 by 2039. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorman Street
CrossesVet.Mem.Parkway
LocationCity of Saginaw
RouteCity Street 0
CountySaginaw County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.44357, -83.91264
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2019)
Projected traffic3,715 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Norman Street over Vet.Mem.Parkway built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Norman Street over Vet.Mem.Parkway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Norman Street over Vet.Mem.Parkway carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Norman Street over Vet.Mem.Parkway?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Norman Street over Vet.Mem.Parkway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.