GENESEE COUNTY - Even as the state launched a new Web site promoting the safety of large bridges in Michigan, counties are struggling to find the money to repair or replace dozens of small, often out-of-the way crossings in poor condition.

The Michigan Department of Transportation site - www.michigan.gov/highwaybridgereport - was up and running last week, listing information about the ratings of 4,402 state highway bridges across the state.

In the county, four state bridges are listed on the state's critical list, including two where repairs are being made this summer - I-75 at W. Court Street and Lahring Road at U.S. 23.

But 20 other smaller spans also need work or replacement and have weight restrictions because of condition. Two are closed and three are being repaired this summer, said John Daly, manager-director of the Genesee County Road Commission.