US Bridges

Bristol Road over W.Br.Swartzcreek

Good

Genesee County, Michigan · 500 W of I-69 (sl SEC28) · Structure no. 000000000002715

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,682
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bristol Road over W.Br.Swartzcreek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bristol Road over W.Br.Swartzcreek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 85 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,682 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,742 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBristol Road
CrossesW.Br.Swartzcreek
Location500 W of I-69 (sl SEC28)
RouteCounty Highway 2590
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.97281, -83.768
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating94.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,682 (2020)
Projected traffic33,742 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bristol Road over W.Br.Swartzcreek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Bristol Road over W.Br.Swartzcreek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bristol Road over W.Br.Swartzcreek carry?

About 18,682 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bristol Road over W.Br.Swartzcreek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Bristol Road over W.Br.Swartzcreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.