US Bridges

Kalamazoo @ Cir DR over Red Cedar River

Fair

Ingham County, Michigan · Michigan State University · Structure no. 000000000003964

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,395
1997 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Kalamazoo @ Cir DR over Red Cedar River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kalamazoo @ Cir DR over Red Cedar River in Ingham County, Michigan. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 99 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 5 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 16,395 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29,609 by 2017. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKalamazoo @ Cir DR
CrossesRed Cedar River
LocationMichigan State University
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates42.73172, -84.48693
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,395 (1997)
Projected traffic29,609 by 2017
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Kalamazoo @ Cir DR over Red Cedar River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Kalamazoo @ Cir DR over Red Cedar 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Kalamazoo @ Cir DR over Red Cedar River carry?

About 16,395 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Kalamazoo @ Cir DR over Red Cedar River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Kalamazoo @ Cir DR over Red Cedar River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.