US Bridges

N Albion Street over Kalamazoo River

Good

Calhoun County, Michigan · 6 Blocks West of M-99 · Structure no. 000000000001396

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,631
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Albion Street over Kalamazoo River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Albion Street over Kalamazoo River in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,631 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,990 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Albion Street
CrossesKalamazoo River
Location6 Blocks West of M-99
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.24758, -84.76219
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,631 (2023)
Projected traffic1,990 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$345,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Albion Street over Kalamazoo River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Albion Street over Kalamazoo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does N Albion Street over Kalamazoo River carry?

About 1,631 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Albion Street over Kalamazoo River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N Albion Street over Kalamazoo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.