US Bridges

West ST in Moscow over S Br Kalamazoo River

Fair

Hillsdale County, Michigan · 0.3 Mile South of US-12 · Structure no. 000000000003344

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West ST in Moscow over S Br Kalamazoo River is a steel culvert carrying West ST in Moscow over S Br Kalamazoo River in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 116 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest ST in Moscow
CrossesS Br Kalamazoo River
Location0.3 Mile South of US-12
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsdale County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.04606, -84.50791
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2014)
Projected traffic190 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 West ST in Moscow over S Br Kalamazoo River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is West ST in Moscow 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 West ST in Moscow over S Br Kalamazoo River carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is West ST in Moscow over S Br Kalamazoo River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns West ST in Moscow over S Br Kalamazoo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.