Fountain Street over Kalamazoo River
GoodPosted for loadCalhoun County, Michigan · In Battle Creek · Structure no. 000000000001398
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 1993 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fountain Street over Kalamazoo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fountain Street over Kalamazoo River in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2003. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fountain Street over Kalamazoo River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fountain 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Fountain Street over Kalamazoo River carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (1993 count).
How long is Fountain Street over Kalamazoo River?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Fountain Street over Kalamazoo River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.