US Bridges

I-69 EB over Kearsley CR

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · 2.6 MI W of M-15 · Structure no. 000000000002577

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,913
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 EB over Kearsley CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 EB over Kearsley CR in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 28,913 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,500 by 2026. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 EB
CrossesKearsley CR
Location2.6 MI W of M-15
RouteInterstate 69
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.01601, -83.56878
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,913 (2007)
Projected traffic76,500 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I-69 EB over Kearsley CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 EB over Kearsley CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-69 EB over Kearsley CR carry?

About 28,913 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-69 EB over Kearsley CR?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 EB over Kearsley CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.