US Bridges

Springfield Avenue over Davis Creek

Good

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · Kalamazoo Twp Sec 24 · Structure no. 000000000012881

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springfield Avenue over Davis Creek is a steel culvert carrying Springfield Avenue over Davis Creek in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2027. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpringfield Avenue
CrossesDavis Creek
LocationKalamazoo Twp Sec 24
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.27868, -85.53945
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2007)
Projected traffic200 by 2027
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Springfield Avenue over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springfield Avenue over Davis Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Springfield Avenue over Davis Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Springfield Avenue over Davis Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m).

Who owns Springfield Avenue over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.