FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GENESEE STREET

Carrying GENESEE STREET over FARMERS CR

1450 FT EAST OF M24 JUNCT, Lapeer, Michigan

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GENESEE STREET

The GENESEE STREET bridge in Lapeer, Michigan carries GENESEE STREET over FARMERS CR. It was built in 1933, making it 93 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,489 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Michigan bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How GENESEE STREET compares

▼ 6.1
Load rating vs Michigan average (41.7 t)
Bottom 43%
Lower load rating than 57% of Michigan bridges
13
Bridges in Lapeer · 1 in Poor condition
GENESEE STREET 35.6 t
Michigan average 41.7 t

Live comparison across Michigan.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
44.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
5.0
Essentiality /15
9.4
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
35.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1933
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
17.3 m (57 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
16,489 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000012650

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

GENESEE STREET is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare GENESEE STREET against other structures in Lapeer and across Michigan. Michigan bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for GENESEE STREET?

GENESEE STREET in Lapeer, Michigan has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GENESEE STREET inspected?

GENESEE STREET's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 16,489 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GENESEE STREET is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for GENESEE STREET?

GENESEE STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GENESEE STREET?

GENESEE STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is GENESEE STREET and does age affect safety?

GENESEE STREET was built in 1933, making it 93 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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