Bristol Road over Thread River
GoodGenesee County, Michigan · Between Center & Dort HWY · Structure no. 000000000002714
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,844
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bristol Road over Thread River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bristol Road over Thread River in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 52 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 12,844 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,147 by 2037. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bristol Road over Thread River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Bristol Road over Thread River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Bristol Road over Thread River carry?
About 12,844 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bristol Road over Thread River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns Bristol Road over Thread River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.