Blue Star HWY over Kalamazoo River

Fair Condition89 years old9,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyAllegan
LocationBtwn Saugatuck - Douglas
CarriesBlue Star HWY
CrossesKalamazoo River
Coordinates42.64839, -86.19849

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length484.9 ft (147.8 m)
Max Span74.8 ft (22.8 m)
Deck Width60.4 ft (18.4 m)
Deck Area2719.5 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1937 (reconstructed 1982)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic9,000 (2011)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000000317

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