US Bridges

Genesee ST over Misteguay Creek

FairPosted for load

Shiawassee County, Michigan · In New Lothrop · Structure no. 000000000009889

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,477
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Genesee ST over Misteguay Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Genesee ST over Misteguay Creek in Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,477 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGenesee ST
CrossesMisteguay Creek
LocationIn New Lothrop
RouteCity Street 0
CountyShiawassee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.11675, -83.96606
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,477 (2011)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2031
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Genesee ST over Misteguay Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Genesee ST over Misteguay Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Genesee ST over Misteguay Creek carry?

About 2,477 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Genesee ST over Misteguay Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Genesee ST over Misteguay Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.