Baldwin Road over Swartz Creek
PoorPosted for loadGenesee County, Michigan · Bet Fenton & Graytrax RD · Structure no. 000000000002704
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,678
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baldwin Road over Swartz Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Baldwin Road over Swartz Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 12,678 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,219 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Baldwin Road over Swartz Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Baldwin Road over Swartz Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Baldwin Road over Swartz Creek carry?
About 12,678 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Baldwin Road over Swartz Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Baldwin Road over Swartz Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.