US Bridges

Belsay Road over Kearsley Creek

Good

Genesee County, Michigan · Bet Davison & Richfield · Structure no. 000000000002751

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,023
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belsay Road over Kearsley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Belsay Road over Kearsley Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 12,023 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,715 by 2018. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBelsay Road
CrossesKearsley Creek
LocationBet Davison & Richfield
RouteCity Street 2002
Coordinates43.04077, -83.59586
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,023 (1998)
Projected traffic21,715 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Belsay Road over Kearsley Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belsay 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Belsay Road over Kearsley Creek carry?

About 12,023 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Belsay Road over Kearsley Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Belsay Road over Kearsley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.