33rd Street over Dorrance Creek
FairKalamazoo County, Michigan · 0.8 MI E of Indian Lake · Structure no. 000000000004653
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 282
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
33rd Street over Dorrance Creek is a steel culvert carrying 33rd Street over Dorrance Creek in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 5 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 282 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2025. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 33rd Street over Dorrance Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is 33rd Street over Dorrance Creek 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 33rd Street over Dorrance Creek carry?
About 282 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 33rd Street over Dorrance Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).
Who owns 33rd Street over Dorrance Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.