Washington Street over Canal(off Augusta Creek)
PoorPosted for loadKalamazoo County, Michigan · In Village of Augusta · Structure no. 000000000004666
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 174
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Street over Canal(off Augusta Creek) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Street over Canal(off Augusta Creek) in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 174 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2023. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Washington Street over Canal(off Augusta Creek) built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Street over Canal(off Augusta Creek) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Washington Street over Canal(off Augusta Creek) carry?
About 174 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Washington Street over Canal(off Augusta Creek)?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Street over Canal(off Augusta Creek)?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.