US Bridges

Cross Road over N Branch Kalamazoo River

Good

Jackson County, Michigan · 1.0 MI N 2.7 MI W Horton · Structure no. 000000000004520

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Road over N Branch Kalamazoo River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cross Road over N Branch Kalamazoo River in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2034. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCross Road
CrossesN Branch Kalamazoo River
Location1.0 MI N 2.7 MI W Horton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.16642, -84.57351
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2014)
Projected traffic200 by 2034
Trucks0%
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 Cross Road over N Branch Kalamazoo River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cross Road over N Branch Kalamazoo River carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Cross Road over N Branch Kalamazoo River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cross Road over N Branch Kalamazoo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.