Albion Road over N Branch Kalamazoo River
PoorClosed to trafficJackson County, Michigan · 2 MI N of Concord · Structure no. 000000000004491
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,140
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Albion Road over N Branch Kalamazoo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Albion Road over N Branch Kalamazoo River in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,710 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Albion Road over N Branch Kalamazoo River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Albion Road over N Branch Kalamazoo River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Albion Road over N Branch Kalamazoo River carry?
About 1,140 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Albion Road over N Branch Kalamazoo River?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Albion Road over N Branch Kalamazoo River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.