West Portage Ave. over Power Canal

Fair Condition56 years old7,637 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyChippewa
LocationSault Ste Marie
CarriesWest Portage Ave.
CrossesPower Canal
Coordinates46.49849, -84.36394

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway4 (Poor)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignArch - Thru
Total Length265.1 ft (80.8 m)
Max Span264.8 ft (80.7 m)
Deck Width61.4 ft (18.7 m)
Deck Area1511.0 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1970 (reconstructed 1988)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,637 (2015)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000001679

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