US Bridges

Genesee Road over Flint River

Good

Genesee County, Michigan · 600 Ft North of Stanley · Structure no. 000000000002749

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,507
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Genesee Road over Flint River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Genesee Road over Flint River in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 55 years old, older 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 6,507 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,940 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesGenesee Road
CrossesFlint River
Location600 Ft North of Stanley
RouteCounty Highway 2002
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.10833, -83.61744
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,507 (2021)
Projected traffic7,940 by 2041
Trucks8%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Genesee Road over Flint River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Genesee Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Genesee Road over Flint River carry?

About 6,507 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Genesee Road over Flint River?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Genesee Road over Flint River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.