Saginaw Street over Flint River
FairGenesee County, Michigan · In Flint · Structure no. 000000000002849
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,204
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Saginaw Street over Flint River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saginaw Street over Flint River in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 14,204 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,333 by 2038. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 79 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Saginaw Street over Flint River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Saginaw Street 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Saginaw Street over Flint River carry?
About 14,204 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Saginaw Street over Flint River?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns Saginaw Street over Flint River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.