US Bridges

Geneva Road over Chippewa River

Good

Midland County, Michigan · 0.85 MI S of M-20 · Structure no. 000000000006967

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
231
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geneva Road over Chippewa River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Geneva Road over Chippewa River in Midland County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 231 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2019. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesGeneva Road
CrossesChippewa River
Location0.85 MI S of M-20
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.59943, -84.54844
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (1999)
Projected traffic417 by 2019
Trucks3%
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 Geneva Road over Chippewa River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geneva Road over Chippewa River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Geneva Road over Chippewa River carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Geneva Road over Chippewa River?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Geneva Road over Chippewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.