Ts Avenue over Portage River
PoorClosed to trafficKalamazoo County, Michigan · 0.3 MI N of Indian Lake · Structure no. 000000000004652
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 252
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ts Avenue over Portage River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ts Avenue over Portage River in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 92 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 252 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ts Avenue over Portage River built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Ts Avenue over Portage River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Ts Avenue over Portage River carry?
About 252 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ts Avenue over Portage River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Ts Avenue over Portage River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.