US Bridges

Old Cambridge Ave over Swartz Creek

PoorPosted for load

Genesee County, Michigan · City of Flint · Structure no. 000000000002856

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cambridge Ave over Swartz Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old Cambridge Ave over Swartz Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesOld Cambridge Ave
CrossesSwartz Creek
LocationCity of Flint
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.9972, -83.7082
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic50 by 2010
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Cambridge Ave over Swartz Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Cambridge Ave over Swartz Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Old Cambridge Ave over Swartz Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Old Cambridge Ave over Swartz Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Cambridge Ave over Swartz Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.