Sunnyside Avenue over Gilkey Creek
GoodPosted for loadGenesee County, Michigan · In Flint · Structure no. 000000000002852
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 1995 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sunnyside Avenue over Gilkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sunnyside Avenue over Gilkey Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2015. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sunnyside Avenue over Gilkey Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sunnyside Avenue over Gilkey 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 Sunnyside Avenue over Gilkey Creek carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sunnyside Avenue over Gilkey Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns Sunnyside Avenue over Gilkey Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.