US Bridges

W Kearsley Street over Swartz Creek

Good

Genesee County, Michigan · In City of Flint · Structure no. 000000000002831

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,652
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Kearsley Street over Swartz Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Kearsley Street over Swartz Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,652 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,456 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Kearsley Street
CrossesSwartz Creek
LocationIn City of Flint
RouteCity Street 2002
Coordinates43.01363, -83.69855
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,652 (2012)
Projected traffic4,456 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 W Kearsley Street over Swartz Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Kearsley Street over Swartz 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does W Kearsley Street over Swartz Creek carry?

About 3,652 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Kearsley Street over Swartz Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns W Kearsley Street over Swartz Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.