Portage Road over Gourd Neck Creek
GoodKalamazoo County, Michigan · 0.4MI S/Portage Citylimit · Structure no. 000000000004634
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,685
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Portage Road over Gourd Neck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Portage Road over Gourd Neck Creek in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 11,685 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,738 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 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 Portage Road over Gourd Neck Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Portage Road over Gourd Neck Creek 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 Portage Road over Gourd Neck Creek carry?
About 11,685 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Portage Road over Gourd Neck Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Portage Road over Gourd Neck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.