US Bridges

E Erie Street over E Br Kalamazoo River

Fair

Calhoun County, Michigan · Three Blk East of M-99 · Structure no. 000000000001390

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,919
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Erie Street over E Br Kalamazoo River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Erie Street over E Br Kalamazoo River in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 2,919 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,931 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Erie Street
CrossesE Br Kalamazoo River
LocationThree Blk East of M-99
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.24298, -84.74947
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 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 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 E Erie Street over E Br Kalamazoo River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Erie Street over E 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 E 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 E Br Kalamazoo River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns E Erie Street over E Br Kalamazoo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.