US Bridges

Lippincott Blvd over Kearsley Creek

Good

Genesee County, Michigan · Bet Irish & Atlas Road · Structure no. 000000000002776

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,988
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lippincott Blvd over Kearsley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lippincott Blvd over Kearsley Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,988 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,867 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLippincott Blvd
CrossesKearsley Creek
LocationBet Irish & Atlas Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGenesee County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.00535, -83.54862
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,988 (2019)
Projected traffic4,867 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$121,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lippincott Blvd over Kearsley Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lippincott Blvd 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lippincott Blvd over Kearsley Creek carry?

About 3,988 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lippincott Blvd over Kearsley Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Lippincott Blvd over Kearsley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.