US Bridges

East Court Street over Kearsley Creek

Good

Genesee County, Michigan · Bet Vassar & Irish Road · Structure no. 000000000002777

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,975
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Court Street over Kearsley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying East Court Street over Kearsley Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,975 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,179 by 2029. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEast Court Street
CrossesKearsley Creek
LocationBet Vassar & Irish Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.01929, -83.56637
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,975 (2009)
Projected traffic7,179 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$423,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Court Street over Kearsley Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Court Street 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 2024.

How much traffic does East Court Street over Kearsley Creek carry?

About 3,975 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Court Street over Kearsley Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns East Court Street over Kearsley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.