US Bridges

Moscow Road over S Br Kalamazoo River

Fair

Hillsdale County, Michigan · 0.4 Mile S of Struble RD · Structure no. 000000000003314

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,055
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moscow Road over S Br Kalamazoo River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Moscow Road over S Br Kalamazoo River in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,055 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,731 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMoscow Road
CrossesS Br Kalamazoo River
Location0.4 Mile S of Struble RD
RouteCounty Highway 3055
CountyHillsdale County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.03778, -84.50664
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,055 (2013)
Projected traffic1,731 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Moscow Road over S Br Kalamazoo River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moscow Road over S Br Kalamazoo River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Moscow Road over S Br Kalamazoo River carry?

About 1,055 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Moscow Road over S Br Kalamazoo River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Moscow Road over S Br Kalamazoo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.