US Bridges

Kensington RD over Huron River

Fair

Livingston County, Michigan · Green Oak Twp Sec 1 · Structure no. 000000000013496

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,370
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kensington RD over Huron River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kensington RD over Huron River in Livingston County, Michigan. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,370 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,776 by 2026. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKensington RD
CrossesHuron River
LocationGreen Oak Twp Sec 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.51363, -83.68986
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,370 (2006)
Projected traffic10,776 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kensington RD over Huron River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kensington RD over Huron River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Kensington RD over Huron River carry?

About 9,370 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Kensington RD over Huron River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Kensington RD over Huron River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.