US Bridges

Elms Road over Flint River

FairPosted for load

Genesee County, Michigan · Between River & Flushing · Structure no. 000000000002737

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
289 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,328
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elms Road over Flint River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elms Road over Flint River in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15,328 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,684 by 2038. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesElms Road
CrossesFlint River
LocationBetween River & Flushing
RouteCounty Highway 2002
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.05087, -83.81301
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,328 (2018)
Projected traffic27,684 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elms Road over Flint River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elms Road over Flint River 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 Elms Road over Flint River carry?

About 15,328 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elms Road over Flint River?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Elms Road over Flint River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.