40th Street over Little Portage Creek
PoorClosed to trafficKalamazoo County, Michigan · 0.8 MI S 1 MI W of Fulton · Structure no. 000000000004662
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
40th Street over Little Portage Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 40th Street over Little Portage Creek in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 40th Street over Little Portage Creek built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.
What condition is 40th Street over Little Portage Creek 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 40th Street over Little Portage Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 40th Street over Little Portage Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 40th Street over Little Portage Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.