US Bridges

Kent Street over Kalamazoo Rv Power Canal

Fair

Allegan County, Michigan · City of Allegan · Structure no. 000000000000316

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kent Street over Kalamazoo Rv Power Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kent Street over Kalamazoo Rv Power Canal in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2025. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKent Street
CrossesKalamazoo Rv Power Canal
LocationCity of Allegan
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.52611, -85.84548
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2005)
Projected traffic164 by 2025
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 Kent Street over Kalamazoo Rv Power Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kent Street over Kalamazoo Rv Power Canal 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 Kent Street over Kalamazoo Rv Power Canal carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Kent Street over Kalamazoo Rv Power Canal?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kent Street over Kalamazoo Rv Power Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.