Heimbach Road over Portage River

Fair Condition57 years old1,725 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountySt. Joseph
Location4 Mi N Of Three Rivers
CarriesHeimbach Road
CrossesPortage River
Coordinates41.99850, -85.58494

Condition Ratings

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

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignSlab
Total Length71.9 ft (21.9 m)
Max Span24.0 ft (7.3 m)
Deck Width33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Deck Area221.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1969

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,725 (2018)
Truck Traffic10%
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 Number000000000010326

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