US Bridges

W Bd Longway Blvd over I-475

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · In Flint · Structure no. 000000000002671

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,713
1993 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Bd Longway Blvd over I-475 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Bd Longway Blvd over I-475 in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 11,713 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,942 by 2013. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW Bd Longway Blvd
CrossesI-475
LocationIn Flint
RouteCity Street 2002
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.0256, -83.681
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length169 ft (51.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,713 (1993)
Projected traffic12,942 by 2013
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 W Bd Longway Blvd over I-475 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Bd Longway Blvd 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 W Bd Longway Blvd over I-475 carry?

About 11,713 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is W Bd Longway Blvd over I-475?

The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns W Bd Longway Blvd over I-475?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.