2nd Street over Sand Creek
FairKalamazoo County, Michigan · Alamo Twp Sec 29&30 · Structure no. 000000000012888
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 883
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
2nd Street over Sand Creek is a steel culvert carrying 2nd Street over Sand Creek in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 5 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 883 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2027. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 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 2nd Street over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is 2nd Street over Sand Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does 2nd Street over Sand Creek carry?
About 883 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 2nd Street over Sand Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.4 m).
Who owns 2nd Street over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.