Center Road over Thread River
PoorPosted for loadGenesee County, Michigan · Bet Hill & Saginaw Road · Structure no. 000000000002747
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,716
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Center Road over Thread River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center Road over Thread River in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,716 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,936 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Center Road over Thread River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Center Road over Thread River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Center Road over Thread River carry?
About 7,716 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Center Road over Thread River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Center Road over Thread River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.