Vassar Road over Butternut Creek
PoorPosted for loadGenesee County, Michigan · 2000 Ft South of Dodge RD · Structure no. 000000000002808
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 346
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vassar Road over Butternut Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Vassar Road over Butternut 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 346 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 32 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vassar Road over Butternut Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vassar Road over Butternut 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Vassar Road over Butternut Creek carry?
About 346 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Vassar Road over Butternut Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Vassar Road over Butternut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.