Ballenger Highway over Swartz Creek
GoodGenesee County, Michigan · 0.25 Mile South of Miller · Structure no. 000000000002717
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,060
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ballenger Highway over Swartz Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ballenger Highway over Swartz Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 14,060 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,394 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ballenger Highway over Swartz Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ballenger Highway over Swartz Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Ballenger Highway over Swartz Creek carry?
About 14,060 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ballenger Highway over Swartz Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Ballenger Highway over Swartz Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.