US Bridges

Frances Road over Brent Run

FairPosted for load

Genesee County, Michigan · Bet Jennings & Clio Road · Structure no. 000000000002801

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
364
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frances Road over Brent Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Frances Road over Brent Run in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 364 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFrances Road
CrossesBrent Run
LocationBet Jennings & Clio Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.13404, -83.74487
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2009)
Projected traffic657 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Frances Road over Brent Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frances Road over Brent Run 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 Frances Road over Brent Run carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Frances Road over Brent Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Frances Road over Brent Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.