Folks RD over S Branch Kalamazoo River
GoodJackson County, Michigan · 2.5 MI W Pulaski · Structure no. 000000000004469
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 444
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Folks RD over S Branch Kalamazoo River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Folks RD over S Branch Kalamazoo River in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 444 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 542 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Folks RD over S Branch Kalamazoo River built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Folks RD over S Branch Kalamazoo River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Folks RD over S Branch Kalamazoo River carry?
About 444 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Folks RD over S Branch Kalamazoo River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Folks RD over S Branch Kalamazoo River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.