US Bridges

Chevrolet Ave over Flint River

Good

Genesee County, Michigan · In Flint · Structure no. 000000000002838

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,141
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chevrolet Ave over Flint River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chevrolet Ave over Flint River in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,141 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,100 by 2026. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChevrolet Ave
CrossesFlint River
LocationIn Flint
RouteCity Street 2002
Coordinates43.00954, -83.7093
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,141 (2002)
Projected traffic13,100 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chevrolet Ave over Flint River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chevrolet Ave over Flint River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Chevrolet Ave over Flint River carry?

About 7,141 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Chevrolet Ave over Flint River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Chevrolet Ave over Flint River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.