US Bridges

Stewart Avenue over C&o Railroad

FairPosted for load

Genesee County, Michigan · In Flint · Structure no. 000000000002837

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
542 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,891
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewart Avenue over C&o Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stewart Avenue over C&o Railroad in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,891 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,268 by 2036. The structure is 542 ft (165.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStewart Avenue
CrossesC&o Railroad
LocationIn Flint
RouteCity Street 2002
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.05407, -83.67947
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length542 ft (165.2 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,891 (2016)
Projected traffic7,268 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stewart Avenue over C&o Railroad built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stewart Avenue over C&o Railroad 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Stewart Avenue over C&o Railroad carry?

About 4,891 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Stewart Avenue over C&o Railroad?

The structure is 542 ft (165.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Stewart Avenue over C&o Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.