US Bridges

Terry Street over I-475

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · 1.2 M N of Flint City Lts · Structure no. 000000000002684

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Terry Street over I-475 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Terry Street over I-475 in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2016. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTerry Street
CrossesI-475
Location1.2 M N of Flint City Lts
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.09389, -83.68691
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (1996)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2016
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$549,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Terry Street over I-475 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Terry Street 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 Terry Street over I-475 carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Terry Street over I-475?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Terry Street over I-475?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.