US Bridges

South Sprinkle RD over Mdot RR Corridor

Good

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 1 MI W of Comstock · Structure no. 000000000004638

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,766
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Sprinkle RD over Mdot RR Corridor is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Sprinkle RD over Mdot RR Corridor in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 58 years old, older 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 31,766 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,709 by 2033. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Sprinkle RD
CrossesMdot RR Corridor
Location1 MI W of Comstock
RouteCounty Highway 2005
Coordinates42.28809, -85.53078
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,766 (2013)
Projected traffic36,709 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Sprinkle RD over Mdot RR Corridor built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is South Sprinkle RD over Mdot RR Corridor 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does South Sprinkle RD over Mdot RR Corridor carry?

About 31,766 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is South Sprinkle RD over Mdot RR Corridor?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns South Sprinkle RD over Mdot RR Corridor?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.