US Bridges

Mosherville Road over S Br Kalamazoo River

Fair

Hillsdale County, Michigan · 0.25 Mile E of Pope Road · Structure no. 000000000003356

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mosherville Road over S Br Kalamazoo River is a steel culvert carrying Mosherville Road over S Br Kalamazoo River in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 262 by 2038. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMosherville Road
CrossesS Br Kalamazoo River
Location0.25 Mile E of Pope Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsdale County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.06782, -84.60781
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2014)
Projected traffic262 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 Mosherville Road over S Br Kalamazoo River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mosherville 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 Mosherville Road over S Br Kalamazoo River carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Mosherville Road over S Br Kalamazoo River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Mosherville Road over S Br Kalamazoo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.