South Sprinkle RD over Kalamazoo River
FairKalamazoo County, Michigan · 1 MI W of Comstock · Structure no. 000000000004637
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,766
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Sprinkle RD over Kalamazoo River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Sprinkle RD over Kalamazoo River in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 31,766 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 367,091 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 South Sprinkle RD over Kalamazoo River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Sprinkle RD 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does South Sprinkle RD over Kalamazoo River carry?
About 31,766 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is South Sprinkle RD over Kalamazoo River?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns South Sprinkle RD over Kalamazoo River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.