US Bridges

Waterloo Munith RD over Portage River N Branch

Good

Jackson County, Michigan · 3 MI NW Waterloo · Structure no. 000000000004506

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
660
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterloo Munith RD over Portage River N Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Waterloo Munith RD over Portage River N Branch in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2020. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWaterloo Munith RD
CrossesPortage River N Branch
Location3 MI NW Waterloo
RouteCounty Highway 3895
Coordinates42.37658, -84.17619
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2000)
Projected traffic700 by 2020
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Waterloo Munith RD over Portage River N Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterloo Munith RD over Portage River N 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 Waterloo Munith RD over Portage River N Branch carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Waterloo Munith RD over Portage River N Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Waterloo Munith RD over Portage River N Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.