US Bridges

Portland Road over Morrison Lake Drain

Good

Ionia County, Michigan · 6.4 MI W of M-66 · Structure no. 000000000004017

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
904
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Portland Road over Morrison Lake Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Portland Road over Morrison Lake Drain in Ionia County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 904 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,633 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPortland Road
CrossesMorrison Lake Drain
Location6.4 MI W of M-66
RouteCounty Highway 3426
Coordinates42.8716, -85.20263
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic904 (2011)
Projected traffic1,633 by 2031
Trucks9%
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 Portland Road over Morrison Lake Drain built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Portland Road over Morrison Lake Drain 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Portland Road over Morrison Lake Drain carry?

About 904 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Portland Road over Morrison Lake Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Portland Road over Morrison Lake Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.