Elm Valley Road over Dowling Creek
GoodBerrien County, Michigan · 4 MI NW of Galien · Structure no. 000000000001037
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Valley Road over Dowling Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elm Valley Road over Dowling Creek in Berrien County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Valley Road over Dowling Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Valley Road over Dowling Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Elm Valley Road over Dowling Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Elm Valley Road over Dowling Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Valley Road over Dowling Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.