Shorts Road over Nottawa Creek

Fair Condition59 years old177 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountySt. Joseph
Location7 Mi N Of Colon
CarriesShorts Road
CrossesNottawa Creek
Coordinates42.05510, -85.30813

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignSlab
Total Length65.9 ft (20.1 m)
Max Span22.0 ft (6.7 m)
Deck Width30.2 ft (9.2 m)
Deck Area184.9 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1967

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic177 (2003)
Truck Traffic5%
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 Number000000000010386

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