Castle Road over North Br. Flint River
PoorPosted for loadLapeer County, Michigan · Sec. 34 Rich Twp. · Structure no. 000000000005469
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Castle Road over North Br. Flint River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Castle Road over North Br. Flint River in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3 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.
It carries about 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 256 by 2039. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Castle Road over North Br. Flint River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Castle Road over North Br. Flint River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Castle Road over North Br. Flint River carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Castle Road over North Br. Flint River?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Castle Road over North Br. Flint River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.