N North Street over Kalamazoo River
PoorAllegan County, Michigan · In Otsego · Structure no. 000000000000321
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 209 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N North Street over Kalamazoo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N North Street over Kalamazoo River in Allegan County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2026. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N North Street over Kalamazoo River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is N North Street 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does N North Street over Kalamazoo River carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is N North Street over Kalamazoo River?
The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns N North Street over Kalamazoo River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.