US Bridges

Territorial Road over Portage River Drain

Good

Jackson County, Michigan · 1 MI N 1 MI W of Munith · Structure no. 000000000004510

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,470
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Territorial Road over Portage River Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Territorial Road over Portage River Drain in Jackson County, Michigan. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,780 by 2021. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTerritorial Road
CrossesPortage River Drain
Location1 MI N 1 MI W of Munith
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.40724, -84.27529
Functional classRural Minor 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,470 (2003)
Projected traffic1,780 by 2021
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Territorial Road over Portage River Drain built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Territorial Road over Portage River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Territorial Road over Portage River Drain carry?

About 1,470 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Territorial Road over Portage River Drain?

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

Who owns Territorial Road over Portage River Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.