US Bridges

Genesee Road over Kearsley Creek

Fair

Genesee County, Michigan · 300 Ft South of Richfield · Structure no. 000000000002748

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,960
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Genesee Road over Kearsley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Genesee Road over Kearsley Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 11,960 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,601 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGenesee Road
CrossesKearsley Creek
Location300 Ft South of Richfield
RouteCounty Highway 2002
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.05034, -83.61595
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,960 (2017)
Projected traffic21,601 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Genesee Road over Kearsley Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Genesee 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 Genesee Road over Kearsley Creek carry?

About 11,960 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Genesee Road over Kearsley Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Genesee Road over Kearsley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.