Calkins Road over Misteguay Creek
PoorPosted for loadGenesee County, Michigan · Bet Duffield & Nichols RD · Structure no. 000000000002773
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 91
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Calkins Road over Misteguay Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Calkins Road over Misteguay Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 3 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 91 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Calkins Road over Misteguay Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Calkins Road over Misteguay Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Calkins Road over Misteguay Creek carry?
About 91 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Calkins Road over Misteguay Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Calkins Road over Misteguay Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.