US Bridges

Bingham Road over Benjamin Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Genesee County, Michigan · 2250 Ft East of Clio Road · Structure no. 000000000002811

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
174
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bingham Road over Benjamin Run Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Bingham Road over Benjamin Run Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 174 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 314 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesBingham Road
CrossesBenjamin Run Creek
Location2250 Ft East of Clio Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.15567, -83.72562
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2018)
Projected traffic314 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Bingham Road over Benjamin Run Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bingham Road over Benjamin Run 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 Bingham Road over Benjamin Run Creek carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bingham Road over Benjamin Run Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bingham Road over Benjamin Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.