US Bridges

Inkster Avenue over Bronson Boulevard

Good

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · In City of Kalamazoo · Structure no. 000000000004684

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
413
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Inkster Avenue over Bronson Boulevard is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Inkster Avenue over Bronson Boulevard in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 413 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInkster Avenue
CrossesBronson Boulevard
LocationIn City of Kalamazoo
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKalamazoo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.26694, -85.59365
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic413 (2023)
Projected traffic455 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Inkster Avenue over Bronson Boulevard built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Inkster Avenue over Bronson Boulevard 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Inkster Avenue over Bronson Boulevard carry?

About 413 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Inkster Avenue over Bronson Boulevard?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Inkster Avenue over Bronson Boulevard?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.