US Bridges

Linden Road over W.Br.Swartzcreek

Good

Genesee County, Michigan · Bet Maple & Bristol RD · Structure no. 000000000002740

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,764
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linden Road over W.Br.Swartzcreek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Linden Road over W.Br.Swartzcreek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 12,764 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,323 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLinden Road
CrossesW.Br.Swartzcreek
LocationBet Maple & Bristol RD
RouteCounty Highway 2002
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.97127, -83.77184
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,764 (2019)
Projected traffic13,323 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Linden Road over W.Br.Swartzcreek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linden 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 November 2023.

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

About 12,764 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Linden Road over W.Br.Swartzcreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.