US Bridges

Davis Park over Cass River Overflow

PoorPosted for load

Saginaw County, Michigan · Davis Park · Structure no. 000000000013837

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Park over Cass River Overflow is a wood or timber slab carrying Davis Park over Cass River Overflow in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2034. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesDavis Park
CrossesCass River Overflow
LocationDavis Park
Coordinates43.355, -83.88099
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2014)
Projected traffic9 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis Park over Cass River Overflow built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Park over Cass River Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Davis Park over Cass River Overflow carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Davis Park over Cass River Overflow?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Park over Cass River Overflow?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.