Kinzie Road over Dowagiac River
FairBerrien County, Michigan · 3 MI N of Niles · Structure no. 000000000001021
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 99
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kinzie Road over Dowagiac River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kinzie Road over Dowagiac River in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 99 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2024. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kinzie Road over Dowagiac River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kinzie Road over Dowagiac River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Kinzie Road over Dowagiac River carry?
About 99 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Kinzie Road over Dowagiac River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Kinzie Road over Dowagiac River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.