US Bridges

Coldwater Road over C & O Railroad

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · Between Saginaw & Dort Hw · Structure no. 000000000002726

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,338
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coldwater Road over C & O Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coldwater Road over C & O Railroad in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 3,338 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,029 by 2038. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesColdwater Road
CrossesC & O Railroad
LocationBetween Saginaw & Dort Hw
RouteCounty Highway 2002
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.09045, -83.67683
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,338 (2018)
Projected traffic6,029 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Coldwater Road over C & O Railroad built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coldwater Road over C & O Railroad 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Coldwater Road over C & O Railroad carry?

About 3,338 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Coldwater Road over C & O Railroad?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Coldwater Road over C & O Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.