Hammerberg over Swartz Creek
GoodGenesee County, Michigan · In Flint · Structure no. 000000000002842
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,129
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hammerberg over Swartz Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hammerberg over Swartz Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 55 years old, older 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 14,129 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,240 by 2034. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Hammerberg over Swartz Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Hammerberg over Swartz Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Hammerberg over Swartz Creek carry?
About 14,129 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Hammerberg over Swartz Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Hammerberg over Swartz Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.