US Bridges

Dodge Road over Brent Run

Poor

Genesee County, Michigan · 1700 Ft West of Jennings · Structure no. 000000000002732

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,595
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodge Road over Brent Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Dodge Road over Brent Run in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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.

It carries about 2,595 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,687 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesDodge Road
CrossesBrent Run
Location1700 Ft West of Jennings
RouteCounty Highway 2584
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.14835, -83.76069
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,595 (2019)
Projected traffic4,687 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dodge Road over Brent Run built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodge Road over Brent Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Dodge Road over Brent Run carry?

About 2,595 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dodge Road over Brent Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dodge Road over Brent Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.