Hamblin Avenue over Kalamazoo River
GoodCalhoun County, Michigan · In Battle Creek · Structure no. 000000000001399
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hamblin Avenue over Kalamazoo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hamblin Avenue over Kalamazoo River in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 68 years old, older 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.
It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2036. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Hamblin Avenue over Kalamazoo River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Hamblin Avenue 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Hamblin Avenue over Kalamazoo River carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Hamblin Avenue over Kalamazoo River?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Hamblin Avenue over Kalamazoo River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.