US Bridges

Court ST - WB over I-475

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · In Flint · Structure no. 000000000002666

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,561
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Court ST - WB over I-475 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Court ST - WB over I-475 in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 55 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 8,561 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,975 by 2018. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCourt ST - WB
CrossesI-475
LocationIn Flint
RouteCity Street 2002
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.01505, -83.68235
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,561 (2007)
Projected traffic10,975 by 2018
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Court ST - WB over I-475 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Court ST - WB over I-475 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 Court ST - WB over I-475 carry?

About 8,561 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Court ST - WB over I-475?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Court ST - WB over I-475?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.