US Bridges

Linden RD over Flint River

FairPosted for load

Genesee County, Michigan · Bet Beecher and Flushing · Structure no. 000000000002756

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,821
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linden RD over Flint River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linden RD over Flint River in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,821 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,962 by 2035. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLinden RD
CrossesFlint River
LocationBet Beecher and Flushing
RouteCounty Highway 2002
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.03872, -83.77365
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,821 (2015)
Projected traffic24,962 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 RD over Flint River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linden RD over Flint River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Linden RD over Flint River carry?

About 13,821 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Linden RD over Flint River?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Linden RD over Flint River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.