Paterson Street over Kalamazoo River
GoodKalamazoo County, Michigan · City of Kalamazoo · Structure no. 000000000004675
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 280 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,224
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paterson Street over Kalamazoo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paterson Street over Kalamazoo River in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 69 years old, older 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 7,224 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,735 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 56 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Paterson Street over Kalamazoo River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Paterson Street over Kalamazoo River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Paterson Street over Kalamazoo River carry?
About 7,224 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Paterson Street over Kalamazoo River?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Paterson Street over Kalamazoo River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.