Yz Avenue over Flowerfield Creek
GoodKalamazoo County, Michigan · 0.6MI W 2MI S /Schoolcraf · Structure no. 000000000004654
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 767
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yz Avenue over Flowerfield Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Yz Avenue over Flowerfield Creek in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 767 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yz Avenue over Flowerfield Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yz Avenue over Flowerfield Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Yz Avenue over Flowerfield Creek carry?
About 767 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Yz Avenue over Flowerfield Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Yz Avenue over Flowerfield Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.