Portage over Portage Creek
GoodKalamazoo County, Michigan · In Kalamazoo · Structure no. 000000000004679
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,623
- 1998 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Portage over Portage Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Portage over Portage Creek in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 39 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 12,623 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,410 by 2018. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Portage over Portage Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Portage 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Portage over Portage Creek carry?
About 12,623 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Portage over Portage Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Portage over Portage Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.