44th Street over Bear Creek
GoodKalamazoo County, Michigan · 2.8 MI S 1 MI E of Fulton · Structure no. 000000000004663
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
44th Street over Bear Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 44th Street over Bear Creek in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2024. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 44th Street over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is 44th Street over Bear 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 2024.
How much traffic does 44th Street over Bear Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 44th Street over Bear Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 44th Street over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.