Van Wert Road over S Branch Kalamazoo R
GoodJackson County, Michigan · 2.5 MI S of Mich 60 · Structure no. 000000000004489
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,058
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Wert Road over S Branch Kalamazoo R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Van Wert Road over S Branch Kalamazoo R in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,058 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2022. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Van Wert Road over S Branch Kalamazoo R built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Van Wert Road over S Branch Kalamazoo R 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Van Wert Road over S Branch Kalamazoo R carry?
About 1,058 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Van Wert Road over S Branch Kalamazoo R?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Van Wert Road over S Branch Kalamazoo R?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.