L DR So over S Br Kalamazoo River
PoorPosted for loadCalhoun County, Michigan · Albion Twp Sec 32 · Structure no. 000000000001301
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,130
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
L DR So over S Br Kalamazoo River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying L DR So over S Br Kalamazoo River in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,022 by 2023. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L DR So over S Br Kalamazoo River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is L DR So over S Br 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does L DR So over S Br Kalamazoo River carry?
About 1,130 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is L DR So over S Br Kalamazoo River?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns L DR So over S Br Kalamazoo River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.