Kalamazoo Street over Grand River
FairIngham County, Michigan · In the City of Lansing · Structure no. 000000000003937
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 418 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,875
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kalamazoo Street over Grand River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kalamazoo Street over Grand River in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7,875 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,223 by 2026. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kalamazoo Street over Grand River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kalamazoo Street over Grand 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Kalamazoo Street over Grand River carry?
About 7,875 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Kalamazoo Street over Grand River?
The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Kalamazoo Street over Grand River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.