Genesee Ave over Saginaw River
PoorPosted for loadSaginaw County, Michigan · In City of Saginaw · Structure no. 000000000009446
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 475 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,546
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Genesee Ave over Saginaw River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Genesee Ave over Saginaw River in Saginaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3 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 16,546 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,587 by 2034. The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Genesee Ave over Saginaw River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Genesee Ave over Saginaw River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Genesee Ave over Saginaw River carry?
About 16,546 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Genesee Ave over Saginaw River?
The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Genesee Ave over Saginaw River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.