US Bridges

Russell Ave over I-475

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · In Flint · Structure no. 000000000002699

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,354
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Ave over I-475 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Russell Ave 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 1,354 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,496 by 2016. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRussell Ave
CrossesI-475
LocationIn Flint
RouteCity Street 2002
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.06886, -83.68342
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,354 (1996)
Projected traffic1,496 by 2016
Trucks2%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$49,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Russell Ave over I-475 built?

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

What condition is Russell Ave 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 Russell Ave over I-475 carry?

About 1,354 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Russell Ave over I-475?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Ave over I-475?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.