Robert T Longway over Gilkey Creek
PoorGenesee County, Michigan · In City of Flint · Structure no. 000000000002834
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,809
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Robert T Longway over Gilkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Robert T Longway over Gilkey Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.
It carries about 12,809 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,629 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 61 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Robert T Longway over Gilkey Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Robert T Longway over Gilkey 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 Robert T Longway over Gilkey Creek carry?
About 12,809 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Robert T Longway over Gilkey Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Robert T Longway over Gilkey Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.