M-89 over Wabascon Creek
PoorCalhoun County, Michigan · 2.4 MI E of Kalamazoo Col · Structure no. 000000000001211
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,726
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-89 over Wabascon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-89 over Wabascon Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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.
It carries about 14,726 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,359 by 2018. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 60 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 M-89 over Wabascon Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-89 over Wabascon Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does M-89 over Wabascon Creek carry?
About 14,726 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is M-89 over Wabascon Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns M-89 over Wabascon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.