US Bridges

M-52 over Shiawassee River

Fair

Shiawassee County, Michigan · 2.7 MI S of Saginaw Col · Structure no. 000000000009728

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,281
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-52 over Shiawassee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-52 over Shiawassee River in Shiawassee 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 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 5,281 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,665 by 2018. The structure is 280 ft (85.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM-52
CrossesShiawassee River
Location2.7 MI S of Saginaw Col
RouteState Highway 52
CountyShiawassee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.09115, -84.16824
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating2.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length280 ft (85.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,281 (2007)
Projected traffic8,665 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-52 over Shiawassee River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-52 over Shiawassee 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does M-52 over Shiawassee River carry?

About 5,281 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is M-52 over Shiawassee River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M-52 over Shiawassee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.