US Bridges

E Erie Street over S Br Kalamazoo River

Fair

Calhoun County, Michigan · Two Blocks East of M-99 · Structure no. 000000000001389

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,919
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Erie Street over S Br Kalamazoo River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Erie Street over S Br Kalamazoo River in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,919 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,931 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Erie Street
CrossesS Br Kalamazoo River
LocationTwo Blocks East of M-99
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.24298, -84.75028
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,919 (2022)
Projected traffic3,931 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Erie Street over S Br Kalamazoo River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Erie Street over S 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E Erie Street over S Br Kalamazoo River carry?

About 2,919 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E Erie Street over S Br Kalamazoo River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns E Erie Street over S Br Kalamazoo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.