US Bridges

M-89 over Gull Creek

Fair

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 0.1 MI W of 37 TH Street · Structure no. 000000000004616

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,044
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-89 over Gull Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-89 over Gull Creek in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5,044 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,311 by 2018. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesM-89
CrossesGull Creek
Location0.1 MI W of 37 TH Street
RouteState Highway 89
CountyKalamazoo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.3721, -85.40295
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,044 (2007)
Projected traffic7,311 by 2018
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$77,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-89 over Gull Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-89 over Gull Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does M-89 over Gull Creek carry?

About 5,044 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is M-89 over Gull Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns M-89 over Gull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.