US Bridges

Second Street over Kalamazoo River

FairPosted for load

Allegan County, Michigan · City of Allegan · Structure no. 000000000000314

Built
1886
139 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
225 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,582
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second Street over Kalamazoo River is a steel truss - thru carrying Second Street over Kalamazoo River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1886 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 139 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,582 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,826 by 2026. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSecond Street
CrossesKalamazoo River
LocationCity of Allegan
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegan County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.526, -85.84836
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating6.1 US tons
Inventory rating3.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,582 (2006)
Projected traffic3,826 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Second Street over Kalamazoo River built?

It was built in 1886, making it 139 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Second Street 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Second Street over Kalamazoo River carry?

About 2,582 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Second Street over Kalamazoo River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Second Street over Kalamazoo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.