Main Street over Kalamazoo River
FairAllegan County, Michigan · In Plainwell · Structure no. 000000000000325
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Kalamazoo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Kalamazoo River 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 6 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Main Street over Kalamazoo River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Main Street over Kalamazoo River carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Kalamazoo River?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Kalamazoo River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.