Michigan Avenue over Little Portage Creek

Fair Condition58 years old596 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountySt. Joseph
Location2.5 Mi NE Of Mendon
CarriesMichigan Avenue
CrossesLittle Portage Creek
Coordinates42.04288, -85.42833

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length31.8 ft (9.7 m)
Max Span30.8 ft (9.4 m)
Deck Width31.8 ft (9.7 m)
Deck Area94.1 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1968

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic596 (2016)
Truck Traffic18%
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 Number000000000010300

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