US Bridges

De Avenue over Gull Lake Outlet

Fair

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 0.5 MI S of Yorkville · Structure no. 000000000004656

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,069
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

De Avenue over Gull Lake Outlet is a steel culvert carrying De Avenue over Gull Lake Outlet in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 6 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 1,069 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2024. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDe Avenue
CrossesGull Lake Outlet
Location0.5 MI S of Yorkville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKalamazoo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.36931, -85.40359
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,069 (2006)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2024
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 De Avenue over Gull Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is De 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 2024.

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

About 1,069 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is De Avenue over Gull Lake Outlet?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns De Avenue over Gull Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.