Cook Road over Swartz Creek
PoorPosted for loadGenesee County, Michigan · 0.1 Mi. West of Fenton RD · Structure no. 000000000002802
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 542
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cook Road over Swartz Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cook Road over Swartz 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 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 542 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 979 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cook Road over Swartz Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cook Road over Swartz 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Cook Road over Swartz Creek carry?
About 542 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Cook Road over Swartz Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Cook Road over Swartz Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.