US Bridges

M-222 over Kalamazoo River

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · In Allegan · Structure no. 000000000000135

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,093
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-222 over Kalamazoo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-222 over Kalamazoo River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 70 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 11,093 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,140 by 2028. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM-222
CrossesKalamazoo River
LocationIn Allegan
RouteState Highway 222
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.53124, -85.84794
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,093 (2007)
Projected traffic11,140 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-222 over Kalamazoo River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is M-222 over Kalamazoo 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does M-222 over Kalamazoo River carry?

About 11,093 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is M-222 over Kalamazoo River?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns M-222 over Kalamazoo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.