US Bridges

Pope Road over S Br Kalamazoo River

Fair

Hillsdale County, Michigan · 0.1 Mile S of Mosherville · Structure no. 000000000003359

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pope Road over S Br Kalamazoo River is a wood or timber slab carrying Pope Road over S Br Kalamazoo River in Hillsdale County, Michigan. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 110 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPope Road
CrossesS Br Kalamazoo River
Location0.1 Mile S of Mosherville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHillsdale County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.06435, -84.61266
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2014)
Projected traffic90 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Pope Road over S Br Kalamazoo River built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

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

About 55 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Pope Road over S Br Kalamazoo River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pope Road over S Br Kalamazoo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.