Ballenger Highway over Flint River
GoodGenesee County, Michigan · Bet Beecher & Flushing RD · Structure no. 000000000002744
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 225 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,352
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ballenger Highway over Flint River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ballenger Highway over Flint River in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 19,352 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,952 by 2037. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Flint River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ballenger Highway over Flint River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ballenger Highway over Flint River carry?
About 19,352 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ballenger Highway over Flint River?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Ballenger Highway over Flint River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.