US Bridges

Beach Garland Sts over Flint River

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · 1 Block W of Saginaw ST · Structure no. 000000000002843

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,929
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beach Garland Sts over Flint River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beach Garland Sts over Flint River in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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.

It carries about 2,929 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,284 by 2025. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBeach Garland Sts
CrossesFlint River
Location1 Block W of Saginaw ST
RouteCity Street 2002
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.0179, -83.69415
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,929 (2005)
Projected traffic5,284 by 2025
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beach Garland Sts over Flint River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beach Garland Sts over Flint River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Beach Garland Sts over Flint River carry?

About 2,929 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Beach Garland Sts over Flint River?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Beach Garland Sts over Flint River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.