US Bridges

Burt Road over Flint River

Fair

Saginaw County, Michigan · 0.45 MI E of Seymour Road · Structure no. 000000000009427

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
333 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
731
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burt Road over Flint River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burt Road over Flint River in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 731 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2032. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBurt Road
CrossesFlint River
Location0.45 MI E of Seymour Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.23679, -83.86798
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating97.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic731 (2022)
Projected traffic850 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burt Road over Flint River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burt Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Burt Road over Flint River carry?

About 731 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Burt Road over Flint River?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Burt Road over Flint River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.