Sunset Drive - 3rd over Flint River
PoorPosted for loadGenesee County, Michigan · In Flint · Structure no. 000000000002832
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 206 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,519
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sunset Drive - 3rd over Flint River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sunset Drive - 3rd over Flint River in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 4,519 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,715 by 2041. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 58 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 | 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sunset Drive - 3rd over Flint River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sunset Drive - 3rd over Flint River 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 Sunset Drive - 3rd over Flint River carry?
About 4,519 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sunset Drive - 3rd over Flint River?
The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Sunset Drive - 3rd over Flint River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.