Kinsel HWY over Little Thornapple River
GoodEaton County, Michigan · 1 MI SE of Chester · Structure no. 000000000002387
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 127
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kinsel HWY over Little Thornapple River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kinsel HWY over Little Thornapple River in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 127 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2013. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kinsel HWY over Little Thornapple River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kinsel HWY over Little Thornapple River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Kinsel HWY over Little Thornapple River carry?
About 127 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Kinsel HWY over Little Thornapple River?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Kinsel HWY over Little Thornapple River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.