R Ave over Portage River
GoodKalamazoo County, Michigan · 0.34 MI E of 29th ST · Structure no. 000000000014323
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,020
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
R Ave over Portage River is a wood or timber slab carrying R Ave over Portage River in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,375 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 R Ave over Portage River built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is R Ave over Portage River 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 R Ave over Portage River carry?
About 1,020 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is R Ave over Portage River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns R Ave over Portage River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.