Goose Lake Road over S Branch Kalamazoo River
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Michigan · 2.5 MI S 1.8 MI W Pulaski · Structure no. 000000000004525
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Goose Lake Road over S Branch Kalamazoo River is a wood or timber slab carrying Goose Lake Road over S Branch Kalamazoo River in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2022. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Goose Lake Road over S Branch Kalamazoo River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Goose Lake Road over S 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Goose Lake Road over S Branch Kalamazoo River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2002 count).
How long is Goose Lake Road over S Branch Kalamazoo River?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Goose Lake Road over S Branch Kalamazoo River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.