Cambridge Avenue over Swartz Creek
GoodGenesee County, Michigan · In Flint · Structure no. 000000000002851
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cambridge Avenue over Swartz Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cambridge Avenue over Swartz Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2037. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cambridge Avenue over Swartz Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cambridge Avenue 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 Cambridge Avenue over Swartz Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cambridge Avenue over Swartz Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Cambridge Avenue over Swartz Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.