US Bridges

M-89 over Kalamazoo River Overflow

Good

Allegan County, Michigan · 6.0 MI E of Fennville · Structure no. 000000000000086

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,275
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-89 over Kalamazoo River Overflow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying M-89 over Kalamazoo River Overflow in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 73 years old, older 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 4,275 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesM-89
CrossesKalamazoo River Overflow
Location6.0 MI E of Fennville
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates42.59379, -85.98706
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,275 (2019)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-89 over Kalamazoo River Overflow built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is M-89 over Kalamazoo River Overflow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does M-89 over Kalamazoo River Overflow carry?

About 4,275 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is M-89 over Kalamazoo River Overflow?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns M-89 over Kalamazoo River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.