25.5 MI Road over Kalamazoo River
PoorPosted for loadCalhoun County, Michigan · Albion Twp Sec 32 · Structure no. 000000000001335
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,991
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
25.5 MI Road over Kalamazoo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 25.5 MI Road over Kalamazoo River in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,991 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,352 by 2023. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 25.5 MI Road over Kalamazoo River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is 25.5 MI Road over 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 25.5 MI Road over Kalamazoo River carry?
About 2,991 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is 25.5 MI Road over Kalamazoo River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 25.5 MI Road over Kalamazoo River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.