D Drive South over S Branch Kalamazoo River
FairCalhoun County, Michigan · 1 MI S of Albion · Structure no. 000000000001342
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 195
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
D Drive South over S Branch Kalamazoo River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying D Drive South over S Branch Kalamazoo River in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2024. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was D Drive South over S Branch Kalamazoo River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is D Drive South over S Branch 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 D Drive South over S Branch Kalamazoo River carry?
About 195 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is D Drive South over S Branch Kalamazoo River?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns D Drive South over S Branch Kalamazoo River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.