W Second Street over Swartz Creek
PoorPosted for loadGenesee County, Michigan · In City of Flint · Structure no. 000000000002830
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,798
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Second Street over Swartz Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying W Second Street over Swartz Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 2 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 1,798 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,194 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Second Street over Swartz Creek built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Second Street 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does W Second Street over Swartz Creek carry?
About 1,798 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is W Second Street over Swartz Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns W Second Street over Swartz Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.