US Bridges

M-57 over Pine Run Creek

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · In Clio · Structure no. 000000000002620

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,723
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-57 over Pine Run Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying M-57 over Pine Run Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 110 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 14,723 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,768 by 2018. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesM-57
CrossesPine Run Creek
LocationIn Clio
RouteState Highway 57
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.17742, -83.73233
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,723 (2007)
Projected traffic16,768 by 2018
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-57 over Pine Run Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is M-57 over Pine Run Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does M-57 over Pine Run Creek carry?

About 14,723 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is M-57 over Pine Run Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns M-57 over Pine Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.