US Bridges

Oregon Street over Flint River

Fair

Lapeer County, Michigan · 3280 Ft East of M24 Junct · Structure no. 000000000005482

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,618
1987 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oregon Street over Flint River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oregon Street over Flint River in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,618 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,534 by 2007. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOregon Street
CrossesFlint River
Location3280 Ft East of M24 Junct
RouteCity Street 2048
CountyLapeer County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.05837, -83.30665
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,618 (1987)
Projected traffic6,534 by 2007
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Oregon Street over Flint River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oregon Street over Flint River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Oregon Street over Flint River carry?

About 3,618 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oregon Street over Flint River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Oregon Street over Flint River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.