US Bridges

Xy Avenue over Bear Creek

Poor

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · Brady Twp Sec 27 · Structure no. 000000000012892

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Xy Avenue over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Xy Avenue over Bear Creek in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2027. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesXy Avenue
CrossesBear Creek
LocationBrady Twp Sec 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKalamazoo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.09263, -85.46003
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2007)
Projected traffic112 by 2027
Trucks0%
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 Xy Avenue over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Xy Avenue over Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Xy Avenue over Bear Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Xy Avenue over Bear Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Xy Avenue over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.