Twenty-Fourth ST over Portage Creek
GoodKalamazoo County, Michigan · 1.2 MI S of Vicksburg · Structure no. 000000000004636
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,672
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Twenty-Fourth ST over Portage Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twenty-Fourth ST over Portage Creek in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 76 years old, older 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 3,672 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,986 by 2029. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Twenty-Fourth ST over Portage Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Twenty-Fourth ST over Portage 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 Twenty-Fourth ST over Portage Creek carry?
About 3,672 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Twenty-Fourth ST over Portage Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Twenty-Fourth ST over Portage Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.