US Bridges

Condit Road over S Branch Kalamazoo River

PoorPosted for load

Calhoun County, Michigan · 2 1/2 MI S of Albion · Structure no. 000000000001343

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Condit Road over S Branch Kalamazoo River is a wood or timber slab carrying Condit Road over S Branch Kalamazoo River in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2024. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCondit Road
CrossesS Branch Kalamazoo River
Location2 1/2 MI S of Albion
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.19298, -84.78722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (1994)
Projected traffic298 by 2024
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Condit Road over S Branch Kalamazoo River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Condit Road over S Branch 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 Condit Road over S Branch Kalamazoo River carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Condit Road over S Branch 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 Condit Road over S Branch Kalamazoo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.