US Bridges

Park ST over Axtell Creek

Good

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · City of Kalamazoo · Structure no. 000000000013221

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,600
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park ST over Axtell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Park ST over Axtell Creek in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPark ST
CrossesAxtell Creek
LocationCity of Kalamazoo
RouteCity Street 331
Coordinates42.27698, -85.58726
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.7 US tons
Inventory rating78.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2011)
Projected traffic15,500 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park ST over Axtell Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park ST over Axtell 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Park ST over Axtell Creek carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Park ST over Axtell Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m).

Who owns Park ST over Axtell Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.