Houlihan Road over Birch Run Drain
GoodSaginaw County, Michigan · Sec 15 T11N R4E · Structure no. 000031520-00129
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
About this bridge
Houlihan Road over Birch Run Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying Houlihan Road over Birch Run Drain in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Houlihan Road over Birch Run Drain built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Houlihan Road over Birch Run Drain 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 July 2021.
How much traffic does Houlihan Road over Birch Run Drain carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Houlihan Road over Birch Run Drain?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Houlihan Road over Birch Run Drain?
It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.