US Bridges

9 Mile R0AD over Kalamazoo Rv&park Access

Fair

Calhoun County, Michigan · Emmett Twp Sec 15 · Structure no. 000000000001318

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
296 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,647
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9 Mile R0AD over Kalamazoo Rv&park Access is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9 Mile R0AD over Kalamazoo Rv&park Access in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,647 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2043. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries9 Mile R0AD
CrossesKalamazoo Rv&park Access
LocationEmmett Twp Sec 15
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.29113, -85.11665
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 20 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,647 (2023)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 9 Mile R0AD over Kalamazoo Rv&park Access built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9 Mile R0AD over Kalamazoo Rv&park Access 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 9 Mile R0AD over Kalamazoo Rv&park Access carry?

About 1,647 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 9 Mile R0AD over Kalamazoo Rv&park Access?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 9 Mile R0AD over Kalamazoo Rv&park Access?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.