Yz Avenue over Bear Creek
FairKalamazoo County, Michigan · 2.25MI S & 2.75MI E /Vick · Structure no. 000000000004623
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 21 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 485
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yz Avenue over Bear Creek is a wood or timber culvert carrying Yz Avenue over Bear Creek in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 485 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2025. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 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 Yz Avenue over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yz Avenue over Bear 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Yz Avenue over Bear Creek carry?
About 485 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Yz Avenue over Bear Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).
Who owns Yz Avenue over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.