US Bridges

Baldwin RD over US-23

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · 5.0 MI N of Fenton · Structure no. 000000000002480

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,655
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baldwin RD over US-23 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baldwin RD over US-23 in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 3,655 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,620 by 2016. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBaldwin RD
CrossesUS-23
Location5.0 MI N of Fenton
RouteCounty Highway 2524
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.88517, -83.73881
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,655 (1996)
Projected traffic6,620 by 2016
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$102,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Baldwin RD over US-23 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baldwin RD over US-23 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Baldwin RD over US-23 carry?

About 3,655 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Baldwin RD over US-23?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Baldwin RD over US-23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.