US Bridges

Gull over Kalamazoo River

Fair

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · In Kalamazoo · Structure no. 000000000004674

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,444
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gull over Kalamazoo River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gull over Kalamazoo River in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 16,444 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,377 by 2017. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGull
CrossesKalamazoo River
LocationIn Kalamazoo
RouteCity Street 2005
CountyKalamazoo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.29898, -85.57204
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.7 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,444 (1997)
Projected traffic21,377 by 2017
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gull over Kalamazoo River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gull over Kalamazoo River 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 Gull over Kalamazoo River carry?

About 16,444 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gull over Kalamazoo River?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Gull over Kalamazoo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.