US Bridges

Custer Drive over Kalamazoo River

Fair

Calhoun County, Michigan · Bedford Twp Sec 30 · Structure no. 000000000001339

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,234
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Custer Drive over Kalamazoo River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Custer Drive over Kalamazoo River in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6,234 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,264 by 2025. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCuster Drive
CrossesKalamazoo River
LocationBedford Twp Sec 30
RouteCounty Highway 2011
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.35081, -85.27546
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,234 (2005)
Projected traffic9,264 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Custer Drive over Kalamazoo River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Custer Drive over Kalamazoo River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Custer Drive over Kalamazoo River carry?

About 6,234 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Custer Drive over Kalamazoo River?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Custer Drive over Kalamazoo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.