US Bridges

M-96 (mich Ave) over Kalamazoo River

Fair

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · At SE Limits of Augusta · Structure no. 000000000004599

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,843
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-96 (mich Ave) over Kalamazoo River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M-96 (mich Ave) over Kalamazoo River in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 6,843 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,445 by 2018. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesM-96 (mich Ave)
CrossesKalamazoo River
LocationAt SE Limits of Augusta
RouteState Highway 96
CountyKalamazoo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.33524, -85.34498
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,843 (2007)
Projected traffic9,445 by 2018
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-96 (mich Ave) over Kalamazoo River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is M-96 (mich Ave) over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does M-96 (mich Ave) over Kalamazoo River carry?

About 6,843 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is M-96 (mich Ave) over Kalamazoo River?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M-96 (mich Ave) over Kalamazoo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.