Reed Street over Portage Creek
FairKalamazoo County, Michigan · City of Kalamazoo · Structure no. 000000000004669
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,647
- 1997 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Reed Street over Portage Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Reed Street over Portage Creek in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,647 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,741 by 2017. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Reed Street over Portage Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Reed Street over Portage Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Reed Street over Portage Creek carry?
About 3,647 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Reed Street over Portage Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Reed Street over Portage Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.