US Bridges

Sears RD over N Branch Kalamazoo R

Fair

Jackson County, Michigan · 4 MI East of Concord · Structure no. 000000000004470

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,210
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sears RD over N Branch Kalamazoo R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sears RD over N Branch Kalamazoo R in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2020. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSears RD
CrossesN Branch Kalamazoo R
Location4 MI East of Concord
RouteCounty Highway 3826
CountyJackson County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.16742, -84.57387
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2003)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2020
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Sears RD over N Branch Kalamazoo R built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sears RD over N Branch Kalamazoo R 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sears RD over N Branch Kalamazoo R carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Sears RD over N Branch Kalamazoo R?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sears RD over N Branch Kalamazoo R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.