US Bridges

Cooley ST over Arcadia Creek

Good

Kalamazoo County, Michigan · Btwn Eleanor & W Water ST · Structure no. 000000000014350

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooley ST over Arcadia Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cooley ST over Arcadia Creek in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 403 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

CarriesCooley ST
CrossesArcadia Creek
LocationBtwn Eleanor & W Water ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.29299, -85.58852
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic403 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cooley ST over Arcadia Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooley ST over Arcadia 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cooley ST over Arcadia Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cooley ST over Arcadia Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Cooley ST over Arcadia Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.