US Bridges

Richfield Road over Kearsley Creek

Good

Genesee County, Michigan · Bet Covert & Genesee Road · Structure no. 000000000002723

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,936
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richfield Road over Kearsley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Richfield Road over Kearsley Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 63 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,936 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,558 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRichfield Road
CrossesKearsley Creek
LocationBet Covert & Genesee Road
RouteCounty Highway 2002
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.05127, -83.61695
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,936 (2018)
Projected traffic21,558 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Richfield Road over Kearsley Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Richfield Road over Kearsley Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Richfield Road over Kearsley Creek carry?

About 11,936 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Richfield Road over Kearsley Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Richfield Road over Kearsley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.