U Avenue over Portage River
GoodKalamazoo County, Michigan · 0.9 MI SE of Indian Lake · Structure no. 000000000004626
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,109
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
U Avenue over Portage River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U Avenue over Portage River in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,109 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U Avenue over Portage River built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is U Avenue over Portage River 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 U Avenue over Portage River carry?
About 1,109 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is U Avenue over Portage River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns U Avenue over Portage River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.