US Bridges

F DR S over S Br Kalamazoo River

PoorPosted for load

Calhoun County, Michigan · Albion Twp Sec 17 · Structure no. 000000000001304

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
388
1995 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F DR S over S Br Kalamazoo River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying F DR S over S Br Kalamazoo River in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2023. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesF DR S
CrossesS Br Kalamazoo River
LocationAlbion Twp Sec 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.20285, -84.79418
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (1995)
Projected traffic694 by 2023
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 F DR S over S Br Kalamazoo River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is F DR S 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 F DR S over S Br Kalamazoo River carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is F DR S over S Br Kalamazoo River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns F DR S over S Br Kalamazoo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.