M-96 (king Hwy) over Kalamazoo River
PoorKalamazoo County, Michigan · 0.2 MI E of Kalamazoo · Structure no. 000000000004601
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,183
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-96 (king Hwy) over Kalamazoo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-96 (king Hwy) over Kalamazoo River in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 95 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.
It carries about 5,183 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,515 by 2018. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 54 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 M-96 (king Hwy) over Kalamazoo River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is M-96 (king Hwy) over 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does M-96 (king Hwy) over Kalamazoo River carry?
About 5,183 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is M-96 (king Hwy) over Kalamazoo River?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns M-96 (king Hwy) over Kalamazoo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.