US Bridges

Marshall Avenue over Kalamazoo River

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Calhoun County, Michigan · Marshall Michigan · Structure no. 000000000001417

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,489
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marshall Avenue over Kalamazoo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marshall Avenue over Kalamazoo River in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,489 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,301 by 2038. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMarshall Avenue
CrossesKalamazoo River
LocationMarshall Michigan
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.26151, -84.95415
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,489 (2018)
Projected traffic6,301 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 Marshall Avenue over Kalamazoo River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marshall 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Marshall Avenue over Kalamazoo River carry?

About 3,489 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Marshall Avenue over Kalamazoo River?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Marshall Avenue over Kalamazoo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.