Bowerman Road over N Br of Kalamazoo River
FairPosted for loadJackson County, Michigan · 1 M W & 0.5 M N of Horton · Structure no. 000000000004527
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 1999 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowerman Road over N Br of Kalamazoo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowerman Road over N Br of Kalamazoo River in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2019. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bowerman Road over N Br of Kalamazoo River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bowerman Road over N Br of Kalamazoo River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Bowerman Road over N Br of Kalamazoo River carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (1999 count).
How long is Bowerman Road over N Br of Kalamazoo River?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Bowerman Road over N Br of Kalamazoo River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.