US Bridges

Reid Road over Alger Creek

FairPosted for load

Genesee County, Michigan · Bet Seymour & Morrish RD · Structure no. 000000000002792

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reid Road over Alger Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Reid Road over Alger Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 216 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesReid Road
CrossesAlger Creek
LocationBet Seymour & Morrish RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.92733, -83.83476
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2009)
Projected traffic390 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Reid Road over Alger Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reid Road over Alger Creek 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 Reid Road over Alger Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Reid Road over Alger Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Reid Road over Alger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.