Saginaw County Road Commission

What Saginaw County Road Commission does

The Saginaw County Road Commission is a county-level political subdivision of the State of Michigan, established under Michigan Compiled Laws, with statutory responsibility for maintaining and reconstructing public roads and bridges within Saginaw County. It manages 1,848 road miles, 3,474 culverts, and operates a 118-truck fleet for year-round maintenance and winter operations, coordinating with more than 30 townships, cities, and villages within the county. The Commission also enforces seasonal weight restrictions (frost law), issues right-of-way and oversize/overweight transportation permits, and runs annual vegetation management programs for invasive species and brush control along county rights-of-way.

The Commission's service delivery is supported by a set of citizen-facing digital tools hosted at scrc-mi.org, including a real-time Plow Locator, an ArcGIS-powered Road Projects Viewer, an online Service Request system, a FOIA request portal, and a Bid/Proposal Management platform integrated with QuestCDN. Community engagement is maintained through Facebook, news releases, public board meetings (in-person and via Microsoft Teams), and the Paint-A-Plow student art program. Strategic coordination is conducted through Rural Task Force Region 7B, a partnership with Bay and Gratiot County Road Commissions for joint applications to federal and state transportation grant programs covering 2022-2026.

The Commission's revenue is derived entirely from public-sector sources — primarily Michigan Transportation Fund distributions, federal transportation aid channeled through MDOT and the FHWA, and county appropriations. It is governed by a board of commissioners refreshed annually, with most recent changes recorded in 2024 and 2026. The organization has 51-100 employees headquartered at 3020 Sheridan Avenue, Saginaw, Michigan, and is led operationally by a Director of Human Resources (Caitlyn Sanderson) and a webmaster/news author (Steve Gradowski).

Name

Saginaw County Road Commission

Legal name

Saginaw County Road Commission

Website

https://scrc-mi.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Saginaw County Road Commission is a Michigan county government agency that maintains 1,848 road miles, 3,474 culverts, and a 118-truck winter operations fleet for Saginaw County residents and 30+ local municipalities, funded by state and federal transportation appropriations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Road Maintenance and Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Stormwater Management & MS4 Compliance Services (BPALAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Snow Plowing (Driveways & Private Roads) (HSAIAIAA), Storm Drain & Yard Drain Cleaning & Repair (HSAOABAL)

Keywords

• County road maintenance
• Snow plowing services
• Bridge and culvert maintenance
• Transportation permits
• Public works infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Saginaw

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Funded through state gas tax distributions, Michigan Department of Transportation allocations, federal transportation funds, and county appropriations. Revenue is used for road maintenance, infrastructure improvements, and operational costs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Saginaw County Road Commission is a county government agency that maintains, repairs, and reconstructs 1,848 miles of county roads, 3,474 culverts, and bridges throughout Saginaw County, Michigan. Its core services include year-round road maintenance, snow plowing via a 118-truck fleet, bridge and culvert repair, vegetation management, right-of-way permitting, and seasonal weight restriction enforcement. Citizens access supporting digital services such as a real-time Plow Locator, an ArcGIS-based Road Projects Viewer, and an online Service Request System through the agency's website.

Product overview

The Saginaw County Road Commission provides a suite of citizen-facing digital services centered on road infrastructure maintenance and management. The core offerings include the Plow Locator for real-time winter maintenance tracking, an ArcGIS-powered Road Projects Viewer, an online Service Request system, and a Bid/Proposal Management portal integrated with QuestCDN. The Commission also manages permit systems for Right of Way access, Oversize/Overweight transportation, and Seasonal Weight Restrictions. Additional programs include the Paint-A-Plow community engagement initiative, Chip Seal road treatment services, and annual Cattail/Phragmites & Brush Control vegetation management. All services are delivered through the organization's website at scrc-mi.org.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Snow Plowing and Winter Road Maintenance Year-round winter road maintenance service using a fleet of 118 plow trucks to clear county roads during snow events, available with real-time truck location tracking for Saginaw County residents and municipalities.
• Road Maintenance and Reconstruction Maintenance, resurfacing, and reconstruction services for 1,848 miles of county primary and local roads, including HMA milling, paving, and concrete work delivered through the annual construction program.
• Bridge Maintenance and Repair Inspection, maintenance, and repair services for bridges and related structures within the county road network, delivered as part of ongoing infrastructure programs.
• Culvert Maintenance and Drainage Management Inspection and maintenance of 3,474 culverts along county roads to ensure proper drainage and roadway integrity, provided to Saginaw County residents and property owners.
• Chip Seal Program Road surface treatment program using chip seal methodology to preserve pavement, reduce maintenance costs, and extend road lifespan across the county road network.
• Cattail/Phragmites and Brush Control Program Annual vegetation management program using herbicide applications to control invasive cattails, phragmites, and brush along county road ditches and rights-of-way.
• Right of Way Permits Permit system for managing right-of-way access requests including utility installations, driveway connections, and construction activities within county road corridors, available to contractors, utilities, and property owners.
• Oversize/Overweight Transportation Permits Permit system for authorizing transport of loads exceeding legal size or weight limits on county roads, including route analysis and fee calculation for haulers and carriers.
• Seasonal Weight Restrictions (Frost Law) Regulatory program enforcing frost law restrictions during spring thaw periods to protect road integrity, with public notification and road classification lists for haulers and residents.
• Plow Locator Real-time digital tracking tool that allows Saginaw County residents to view the locations of the Road Commission's plow trucks on county roads during winter maintenance operations.
• Online Service Request System Online form-based system enabling Saginaw County residents to submit service requests for road-related issues, maintenance concerns, or infrastructure problems directly to the Road Commission.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,360,915 in additional road funding received (2020)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rural Task Force Region 7BcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2023Regional partnership with Bay County Road Commission and Gratiot County Road Commission for coordinated transportation planning. Jointly applies for Federal Surface Transportation Program and Federal/State Transportation Economic Development Fund for projects spanning 2022-2026.
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)coreOthersFederal agency providing highway infrastructure guidance, funding programs, and regulatory standards for road commissions.
• Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)coreOthersState agency providing road funding, transportation programs, and coordinate with county road commissions for state and federal transportation projects.
• County Road Association of Michigan (CRA)coreOthersStatewide organization representing Michigan county road commissions, providing advocacy, resources, and best practices.
• Saginaw CountycoreOthersParent county government entity providing budgetary oversight and coordination with county-level services.
• Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation (MITA)minorOthersStatewide organization focused on infrastructure and transportation initiatives in Michigan.
• Saginaw Area Storm Water AuthorityminorOthersRegional stormwater management authority coordinating with the road commission on drainage and environmental compliance.
• Bay County Road CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Rural Task Force Region 7B, coordinating transportation projects and federal funding applications.
• Gratiot County Road CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Rural Task Force Region 7B, coordinating transportation projects and federal funding applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Saginaw Area Storm Water Authority: Regional stormwater authority coordinating with SCRC on drainage and environmental compliance; adjacent rather than competitive, as the two entities collaborate on culvert and runoff issues but operate under different mandates.

Direct peers

• Isabella County Road Commission: Central Michigan county road commission with similar rural/county road network responsibilities, winter operations, and MTF-driven funding model.
• Huron County Road Commission: Rural Michigan county road commission along the Lake Huron shoreline with comparable road/bridge maintenance responsibilities and MTF funding dependence.
• Tuscola County Road Commission: Thumb region Michigan county road commission with similar rural road network, winter maintenance obligations, and funding structure under Michigan Compiled Laws.
• Midland County Road Commission: Neighboring Michigan county road commission with similar mandate, jurisdiction, and funding streams (MTF, federal aid, county appropriations). Comparable in operational scope and citizen-facing services.
• Genesee County Road Commission: Larger Michigan county road commission serving the Flint area under the same statutory framework; comparable in service portfolio (winter maintenance, road projects, permits, drainage) but at greater scale.
• Shiawassee County Road Commission: Adjacent Michigan county road commission with the same statutory authority and service mandate; comparable in road miles managed and plow fleet operations.
• Gratiot County Road Commission: Third member of Rural Task Force Region 7B; same statutory framework, smaller geographic footprint than SCRC. Directly comparable governance, funding, and operational model.
• Clare County Road Commission: Smaller central Michigan county road commission with the same statutory mandate and service portfolio; comparable in governance but smaller in scale than SCRC.
• Bay County Road Commission: Co-partner in Rural Task Force Region 7B; identical Michigan county road commission governance structure, funding model, and service mandate. Directly comparable in scale, mandate, and operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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