US Bridges

Irish Road over Kearsley Creek

Good

Genesee County, Michigan · 500 Ft South of Lapeer RD · Structure no. 000000000002752

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,282
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irish Road over Kearsley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Irish Road over Kearsley Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 12,282 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,183 by 2027. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIrish Road
CrossesKearsley Creek
Location500 Ft South of Lapeer RD
RouteCounty Highway 2002
Coordinates43.00988, -83.55542
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,282 (2007)
Projected traffic22,183 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 Irish Road over Kearsley Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irish 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Irish Road over Kearsley Creek carry?

About 12,282 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Irish Road over Kearsley Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Irish Road over Kearsley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.