Milham Park RD (s) over Portage Creek
PoorPosted for loadKalamazoo County, Michigan · City of Kalamazoo · Structure no. 000000000004682
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 1998 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Milham Park RD (s) over Portage Creek is a concrete slab carrying Milham Park RD (s) over Portage Creek in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2010. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Milham Park RD (s) over Portage Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Milham Park RD (s) over 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Milham Park RD (s) over Portage Creek carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Milham Park RD (s) over Portage Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Milham Park RD (s) over Portage Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.