US Bridges

Sprinkle RD over M-96 (king Highway)

Fair

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 1.9 M N of I-94 · Structure no. 000000000004606

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sprinkle RD over M-96 (king Highway) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sprinkle RD over M-96 (king Highway) in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 58 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 6 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 3,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,680 by 2008. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSprinkle RD
CrossesM-96 (king Highway)
Location1.9 M N of I-94
RouteCounty Highway 2005
CountyKalamazoo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.28672, -85.53078
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (1988)
Projected traffic3,680 by 2008
Trucks—
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sprinkle RD over M-96 (king Highway) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Sprinkle RD over M-96 (king Highway) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sprinkle RD over M-96 (king Highway) carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Sprinkle RD over M-96 (king Highway)?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Sprinkle RD over M-96 (king Highway)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.