Western Road over Kearsley Creek
PoorPosted for loadGenesee County, Michigan · In City of Flint · Structure no. 000000000002853
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,195
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Western Road over Kearsley Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Western Road over Kearsley Creek in Genesee County, Michigan. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,195 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,119 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Western Road over Kearsley Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Western Road over Kearsley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Western Road over Kearsley Creek carry?
About 4,195 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Western Road over Kearsley Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Western Road over Kearsley Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.