Kalamo Road over I-69
FairEaton County, Michigan · 1.5 MI SE of Charlotte · Structure no. 000000000002256
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 268 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 1977 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kalamo Road over I-69 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kalamo Road over I-69 in Eaton County, Michigan. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 1988. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kalamo Road over I-69 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kalamo Road over I-69 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Kalamo Road over I-69 carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Kalamo Road over I-69?
The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Kalamo Road over I-69?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.