Mt. Hope Road over Portage River S Branch
GoodJackson County, Michigan · 1 M S 3.7 M W of Waterloo · Structure no. 000000000004503
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mt. Hope Road over Portage River S Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mt. Hope Road over Portage River S Branch in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2020. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mt. Hope Road over Portage River S Branch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mt. Hope Road over Portage River S Branch 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 2024.
How much traffic does Mt. Hope Road over Portage River S Branch carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2000 count).
How long is Mt. Hope Road over Portage River S Branch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Mt. Hope Road over Portage River S Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.