US Bridges

D Avenue over Gull Lake Outlet

FairPosted for load

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · In Yorkville S of Gull Lk · Structure no. 000000000004644

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,247
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D Avenue over Gull Lake Outlet is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying D Avenue over Gull Lake Outlet in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,247 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,853 by 2037. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesD Avenue
CrossesGull Lake Outlet
LocationIn Yorkville S of Gull Lk
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKalamazoo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.37541, -85.40285
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,247 (2017)
Projected traffic1,853 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 D Avenue over Gull Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is D Avenue over Gull Lake Outlet 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does D Avenue over Gull Lake Outlet carry?

About 1,247 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is D Avenue over Gull Lake Outlet?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns D Avenue over Gull Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.