Grand Traverse over Flint River
PoorPosted for loadGenesee County, Michigan · In City of Flint · Structure no. 000000000002841
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,338
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grand Traverse over Flint River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Traverse over Flint River 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,338 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,513 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grand Traverse over Flint River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grand Traverse 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 Grand Traverse over Flint River carry?
About 5,338 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Grand Traverse over Flint River?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Grand Traverse over Flint River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.