M-62 over Dowagiac Creek

Fair Condition72 years old5,340 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyCass
Location0.5 Mi W Of Dowagiac
CarriesM-62
CrossesDowagiac Creek
Coordinates41.98399, -86.13162

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Max Span47.6 ft (14.5 m)
Deck Width43.3 ft (13.2 m)
Deck Area200.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1954

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,340 (2012)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000001431

Nearby Bridges

M-51 over Dowagiac Creek 0.3 mi Fair Lowe Street over Dowagiac Creek 0.9 mi Good South Front Street over Dowagiac Creek 1.1 mi Fair Jefferson AVE over Amtrak 1.1 mi Fair Henry Street over Dowagiac Creek 1.2 mi Fair California Road over Dowagiac Creek 1.3 mi Fair Cass Avenue over Dowagiac Creek 1.3 mi Fair M-62 over Dowagiac Creek 1.5 mi Fair Yaw Street over Dowagiac River 1.6 mi Poor Riverside Drive over Dowagiac Creek 1.8 mi Fair