Fifth Avenue over Portage River

Fair Condition41 years old2,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountySt. Joseph
Location0.3 Mi East Of Us-131 Br
CarriesFifth Avenue
CrossesPortage River
Coordinates41.94709, -85.62837

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length77.1 ft (23.5 m)
Max Span38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Deck Width41.3 ft (12.6 m)
Deck Area296.1 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1985

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,800 (2022)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000010391

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