US Bridges

Fenton RD over Seaver Drain

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · 1000 Ft N. of Cook RD · Structure no. 000000000002746

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,272
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fenton RD over Seaver Drain is a steel culvert carrying Fenton RD over Seaver Drain in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 12,272 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,165 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFenton RD
CrossesSeaver Drain
Location1000 Ft N. of Cook RD
RouteCounty Highway 2002
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.90325, -83.69057
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,272 (2017)
Projected traffic22,165 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fenton RD over Seaver Drain built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fenton RD over Seaver Drain 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fenton RD over Seaver Drain carry?

About 12,272 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fenton RD over Seaver Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Fenton RD over Seaver Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.