Nottawa Road over Prairie River

Fair Condition63 years old1,212 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountySt. Joseph
Location0.5 Mi South Of Nottawa
CarriesNottawa Road
CrossesPrairie River
Coordinates41.91139, -85.44852

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignBox Beam - Single/Spread
Total Length60.0 ft (18.3 m)
Max Span28.2 ft (8.6 m)
Deck Width32.5 ft (9.9 m)
Deck Area181.2 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1963 (reconstructed 2022)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,212 (2019)
Truck Traffic16%
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 Number000000000010316

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