Williams Road over Kalamazoo River
PoorPosted for loadAllegan County, Michigan · Approx 1.0 MI N of 110th · Structure no. 000000000000306
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 192 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 714
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Williams Road over Kalamazoo River is a wood or timber slab carrying Williams Road over Kalamazoo River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 714 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,428 by 2022. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Williams Road over Kalamazoo River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Williams Road over Kalamazoo River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Williams Road over Kalamazoo River carry?
About 714 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Williams Road over Kalamazoo River?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Williams Road over Kalamazoo River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.