Burnham Street over Kalamazoo River
PoorCalhoun County, Michigan · In Battle Creek · Structure no. 000000000001397
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Burnham Street over Kalamazoo River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burnham Street over Kalamazoo River in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Burnham Street over Kalamazoo River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Burnham Street over 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Burnham Street over Kalamazoo River carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Burnham Street over Kalamazoo River?
The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Burnham Street over Kalamazoo River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.