US Bridges

Augusta Drive over Augusta Creek

FairPosted for load

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · In Augusta · Structure no. 000000000004664

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1937
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,250
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Augusta Drive over Augusta Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Augusta Drive over Augusta Creek in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1937, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2023. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAugusta Drive
CrossesAugusta Creek
LocationIn Augusta
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKalamazoo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.33633, -85.34815
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2003)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2023
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$155,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Augusta Drive over Augusta Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1937.

What condition is Augusta Drive over Augusta 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Augusta Drive over Augusta Creek carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Augusta Drive over Augusta Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Augusta Drive over Augusta Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.