US Bridges

Bath Mills RD over N Branch Kalamazoo River

Good

Jackson County, Michigan · 2 MI East of Albion · Structure no. 000000000004490

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
287
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bath Mills RD over N Branch Kalamazoo River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bath Mills RD over N Branch Kalamazoo River in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 287 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 518 by 2024. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBath Mills RD
CrossesN Branch Kalamazoo River
Location2 MI East of Albion
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.23506, -84.69446
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2004)
Projected traffic518 by 2024
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bath Mills RD over N Branch Kalamazoo River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bath Mills RD over N 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bath Mills RD over N Branch Kalamazoo River carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bath Mills RD over N Branch Kalamazoo River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bath Mills RD over N Branch Kalamazoo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.