D Avenue over Kalamazoo River
GoodKalamazoo County, Michigan · 1.6 MI E of Cooper Center · Structure no. 000000000004632
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 355 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,487
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
D Avenue over Kalamazoo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying D Avenue over Kalamazoo River in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,487 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,329 by 2035. The structure is 355 ft (108.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was D Avenue over Kalamazoo River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is D Avenue over Kalamazoo River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does D Avenue over Kalamazoo River carry?
About 8,487 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is D Avenue over Kalamazoo River?
The structure is 355 ft (108.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns D Avenue over Kalamazoo River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.