US Bridges

Kendall Street N over Kalamazoo River

Good

Calhoun County, Michigan · 0.3 MI N of I-94BL · Structure no. 000000000001403

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kendall Street N over Kalamazoo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kendall Street N over Kalamazoo River in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 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 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKendall Street N
CrossesKalamazoo River
Location0.3 MI N of I-94BL
RouteCity Street 2011
Coordinates42.32426, -85.19758
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kendall Street N over Kalamazoo River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kendall Street N 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 2023.

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

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Kendall Street N over Kalamazoo River?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Kendall Street N over Kalamazoo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.