US Bridges

East Street over Shiawassee River

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · In Fenton · Structure no. 000000000002826

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,385
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Street over Shiawassee River is a steel culvert carrying East Street over Shiawassee River in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 1,385 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,917 by 2012. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Street
CrossesShiawassee River
LocationIn Fenton
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.79417, -83.70171
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,385 (1990)
Projected traffic11,917 by 2012
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 East Street over Shiawassee River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Street over Shiawassee River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does East Street over Shiawassee River carry?

About 1,385 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is East Street over Shiawassee River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns East Street over Shiawassee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.