Hoffman Street over Portage River
GoodSt. Joseph County, Michigan · Jctn/ E Hoffman & Wood ST · Structure no. 000000000010392
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hoffman Street over Portage River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Hoffman Street over Portage River in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 49 years old, older 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 43 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 | 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 Hoffman Street over Portage River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Hoffman Street 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 2024.
How much traffic does Hoffman Street over Portage River carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Hoffman Street over Portage River?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Hoffman Street over Portage River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.