H Drive South over So Br Kalamazoo River
FairCalhoun County, Michigan · 4 MI S of Albion · Structure no. 000000000001341
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 143
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
H Drive South over So Br Kalamazoo River is a wood or timber slab carrying H Drive South over So Br Kalamazoo River in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 5 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2024. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was H Drive South over So Br Kalamazoo River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is H Drive South over So Br 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 2024.
How much traffic does H Drive South over So Br Kalamazoo River carry?
About 143 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is H Drive South over So Br Kalamazoo River?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns H Drive South over So Br Kalamazoo River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.