US Bridges

Thirty-Fifth ST over Kalamazoo River

Good

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · W Galesburg Limits · Structure no. 000000000004642

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,452
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thirty-Fifth ST over Kalamazoo River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Thirty-Fifth ST over Kalamazoo River in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 14,452 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,465 by 2039. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesThirty-Fifth ST
CrossesKalamazoo River
LocationW Galesburg Limits
RouteCounty Highway 3975
Coordinates42.28013, -85.42881
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,452 (2019)
Projected traffic19,465 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Thirty-Fifth ST over Kalamazoo River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thirty-Fifth ST 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 Thirty-Fifth ST over Kalamazoo River carry?

About 14,452 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thirty-Fifth ST over Kalamazoo River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Thirty-Fifth ST over Kalamazoo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.