US Bridges

East Boulevard over Gilkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Genesee County, Michigan · In City of Flint · Structure no. 000000000002845

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
467
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Boulevard over Gilkey Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying East Boulevard over Gilkey Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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 5 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 467 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Boulevard
CrossesGilkey Creek
LocationIn City of Flint
RouteCity Street 2002
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.03238, -83.68121
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic467 (2016)
Projected traffic570 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 East Boulevard over Gilkey Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Boulevard over Gilkey Creek 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 East Boulevard over Gilkey Creek carry?

About 467 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East Boulevard over Gilkey Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns East Boulevard over Gilkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.