US Bridges

V DR So over Nottawa Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Michigan · Athens Twp Sec 32 · Structure no. 000000000001295

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,229
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

V DR So over Nottawa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying V DR So over Nottawa Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,229 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,826 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesV DR So
CrossesNottawa Creek
LocationAthens Twp Sec 32
RouteCounty Highway 1304
CountyCalhoun County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.08626, -85.2691
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,229 (2015)
Projected traffic1,826 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was V DR So over Nottawa Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is V DR So over Nottawa 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does V DR So over Nottawa Creek carry?

About 1,229 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is V DR So over Nottawa Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns V DR So over Nottawa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.