US Bridges

Lapeer Road over Kearsley Creek

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · Bet Vassar & Irish RD · Structure no. 000000000002720

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,964
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lapeer Road over Kearsley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lapeer Road over Kearsley Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6,964 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,578 by 2038. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesLapeer Road
CrossesKearsley Creek
LocationBet Vassar & Irish RD
RouteCounty Highway 2002
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.01168, -83.56215
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,964 (2018)
Projected traffic12,578 by 2038
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lapeer Road over Kearsley Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lapeer Road over Kearsley 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lapeer Road over Kearsley Creek carry?

About 6,964 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lapeer Road over Kearsley Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lapeer Road over Kearsley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.