Michigan Avenue over Portage River

Fair Condition62 years old842 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountySt. Joseph
LocationSouth Of Portage Lake
CarriesMichigan Avenue
CrossesPortage River
Coordinates42.03886, -85.51543

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length67.9 ft (20.7 m)
Max Span33.8 ft (10.3 m)
Deck Width30.2 ft (9.2 m)
Deck Area190.4 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1964

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic842 (2019)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000010299

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