FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

37TH STREET

Carrying 37TH STREET over GULL LAKE OUTLET

ROSS TWP SEC 31, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 37TH STREET

The 37TH STREET bridge in Kalamazoo, Michigan carries 37TH STREET over GULL LAKE OUTLET. It was built in 2012, making it 14 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,600 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Michigan bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How 37TH STREET compares

▲ 0.7
Load rating vs Michigan average (41.7 t)
Top 39%
Higher load rating than 61% of Michigan bridges
12
Bridges in Kalamazoo
37TH STREET 42.4 t
Michigan average 41.7 t

Live comparison across Michigan.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
42.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2012
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000012887

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 37TH STREET is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare 37TH STREET against other structures in Kalamazoo and across Michigan. Michigan bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for 37TH STREET?

37TH STREET in Kalamazoo, Michigan on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 37TH STREET inspected?

37TH STREET's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,600 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 37TH STREET is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 37TH STREET?

37TH STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 37TH STREET?

37TH STREET is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 37TH STREET and does age affect safety?

37TH STREET was built in 2012, making it 14 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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