US Bridges

Davison Road over Kearsley Creek

Good

Genesee County, Michigan · Bet Belsay & Vassar Road · Structure no. 000000000002757

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,350
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davison Road over Kearsley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Davison Road over Kearsley Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 11,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,900 by 2023. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDavison Road
CrossesKearsley Creek
LocationBet Belsay & Vassar Road
RouteCity Street 2002
Coordinates43.03362, -83.58166
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,350 (2003)
Projected traffic17,900 by 2023
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Davison Road over Kearsley Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davison 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 Davison Road over Kearsley Creek carry?

About 11,350 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Davison Road over Kearsley Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Davison Road over Kearsley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.