US Bridges

Genesee Road over Hasler Creek Drain

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 17 Elba Twp. · Structure no. 000000000005371

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,050
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Genesee Road over Hasler Creek Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Genesee Road over Hasler Creek Drain in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,363 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesGenesee Road
CrossesHasler Creek Drain
LocationSec. 17 Elba Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 4432
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.01861, -83.43274
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2021)
Projected traffic3,363 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Genesee Road over Hasler Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Genesee Road over Hasler Creek Drain 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Genesee Road over Hasler Creek Drain carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Genesee Road over Hasler Creek Drain?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Genesee Road over Hasler Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.