Pitcher Street over Portage Creek
FairPosted for loadKalamazoo County, Michigan · City of Kalamazoo · Structure no. 000000000004680
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,500
- 1998 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pitcher Street over Portage Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pitcher Street over Portage Creek in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2010. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 57 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pitcher Street over Portage Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pitcher 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 Pitcher Street over Portage Creek carry?
About 9,500 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Pitcher Street over Portage Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Pitcher Street over Portage Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.