Kearsley Park Blvd over Gilkey Creek
FairPosted for loadGenesee County, Michigan · In City of Flint · Structure no. 000000000002847
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,837
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kearsley Park Blvd over Gilkey Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Kearsley Park Blvd over Gilkey Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,837 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,902 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kearsley Park Blvd over Gilkey Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kearsley Park Blvd over Gilkey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Kearsley Park Blvd over Gilkey Creek carry?
About 4,837 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Kearsley Park Blvd over Gilkey Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Kearsley Park Blvd over Gilkey Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.