US Bridges

Geneva Road over Salt River

Fair

Midland County, Michigan · 0.1 MI S of Salt River RD · Structure no. 000000000006966

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
131
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geneva Road over Salt River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Geneva Road over Salt River in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2019. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGeneva Road
CrossesSalt River
Location0.1 MI S of Salt River RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.57726, -84.54837
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (1999)
Projected traffic195 by 2019
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Geneva Road over Salt River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geneva Road over Salt 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Geneva Road over Salt River carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Geneva Road over Salt River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Geneva Road over Salt River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.