US Bridges

Reid Road over Swartz Creek

Good

Genesee County, Michigan · Bet US23 Xway & Brewer RD · Structure no. 000000000002803

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
594
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reid Road over Swartz Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reid Road over Swartz Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 96 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 594 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesReid Road
CrossesSwartz Creek
LocationBet US23 Xway & Brewer RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.9294, -83.72275
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic594 (2019)
Projected traffic725 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Reid Road over Swartz Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Reid Road over Swartz Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Reid Road over Swartz Creek carry?

About 594 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reid Road over Swartz Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Reid Road over Swartz Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.