US Bridges

D Avenue over W Channel of Kazoo River

Fair

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · 15 -22 Cooper Twp · Structure no. 000000000013244

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,700
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D Avenue over W Channel of Kazoo River is a concrete culvert carrying D Avenue over W Channel of Kazoo River in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,060 by 2027. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesD Avenue
CrossesW Channel of Kazoo River
Location15 -22 Cooper Twp
RouteCounty Highway 3990
CountyKalamazoo County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.37608, -85.57906
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2007)
Projected traffic12,060 by 2027
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 D Avenue over W Channel of Kazoo River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is D Avenue over W Channel of Kazoo River 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 D Avenue over W Channel of Kazoo River carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is D Avenue over W Channel of Kazoo River?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m).

Who owns D Avenue over W Channel of Kazoo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.