Romence Road over Portage Creek
GoodKalamazoo County, Michigan · In Portage Twp Sec 10-15 · Structure no. 000000000004688
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,452
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Romence Road over Portage Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Romence Road over Portage Creek in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 16,452 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,033 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 61 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Romence Road over Portage Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Romence Road 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Romence Road over Portage Creek carry?
About 16,452 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Romence Road over Portage Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Romence Road over Portage Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.