US Bridges

Mosel Avenue over Kalamazoo River

Fair

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · N Kalamazoo City Limits · Structure no. 000000000004631

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,104
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mosel Avenue over Kalamazoo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mosel Avenue over Kalamazoo River in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 10,104 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMosel Avenue
CrossesKalamazoo River
LocationN Kalamazoo City Limits
RouteCounty Highway 2005
CountyKalamazoo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.31781, -85.57277
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,104 (2022)
Projected traffic11,200 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Mosel Avenue over Kalamazoo River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mosel Avenue 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mosel Avenue over Kalamazoo River carry?

About 10,104 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mosel Avenue over Kalamazoo River?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Mosel Avenue over Kalamazoo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.