US Bridges

Genesee Street over Farmers CR

PoorPosted for load

Lapeer County, Michigan · 1450 Ft East of M24 Junct · Structure no. 000000000012650

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,489
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Genesee Street over Farmers CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Genesee Street over Farmers CR in Lapeer County, Michigan. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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.

It carries about 16,489 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,502 by 2024. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGenesee Street
CrossesFarmers CR
Location1450 Ft East of M24 Junct
RouteCity Street 2048
Coordinates43.05081, -83.31304
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,489 (2004)
Projected traffic24,502 by 2024
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$810,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Genesee Street over Farmers CR built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Genesee Street over Farmers CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Genesee Street over Farmers CR carry?

About 16,489 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Genesee Street over Farmers CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Genesee Street over Farmers CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.