US Bridges

Drake Road over Pedestrian Walkway

Good

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · S of Parkview · Structure no. 000000000013139

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drake Road over Pedestrian Walkway is a concrete culvert carrying Drake Road over Pedestrian Walkway in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2020. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long.

CarriesDrake Road
CrossesPedestrian Walkway
LocationS of Parkview
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.25531, -85.64195
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2002)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2020
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Drake Road over Pedestrian Walkway built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drake Road over Pedestrian Walkway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Drake Road over Pedestrian Walkway carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Drake Road over Pedestrian Walkway?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m).

Who owns Drake Road over Pedestrian Walkway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.