East Cass Street over Kalamazoo River
FairCalhoun County, Michigan · One Blk East of M-99 · Structure no. 000000000001391
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 963
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Cass Street over Kalamazoo River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Cass Street over Kalamazoo River in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 963 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,297 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 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 East Cass Street over Kalamazoo River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Cass Street over 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 East Cass Street over Kalamazoo River carry?
About 963 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is East Cass Street over Kalamazoo River?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns East Cass Street over Kalamazoo River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.