Lake Street over Portage Creek
GoodKalamazoo County, Michigan · In Kalamazoo · Structure no. 000000000004685
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,895
- 1998 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Street over Portage Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lake Street over Portage Creek in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1986, 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 2,895 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,764 by 2018. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 45 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Street over Portage Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Street 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 Lake Street over Portage Creek carry?
About 2,895 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lake Street over Portage Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Street over Portage Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.