US Bridges

Dye Road over W.Br.Swartzcreek

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · Bet I-69 & Miller Road · Structure no. 000000000002783

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,736
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dye Road over W.Br.Swartzcreek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dye Road over W.Br.Swartzcreek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,736 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,135 by 2029. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDye Road
CrossesW.Br.Swartzcreek
LocationBet I-69 & Miller Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.97226, -83.78184
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,736 (2009)
Projected traffic3,135 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dye Road over W.Br.Swartzcreek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Dye Road over W.Br.Swartzcreek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Dye Road over W.Br.Swartzcreek carry?

About 1,736 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dye Road over W.Br.Swartzcreek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Dye Road over W.Br.Swartzcreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.