J DR So over Nottawa Creek
PoorPosted for loadCalhoun County, Michigan · Newton Twp Sec 28 · Structure no. 000000000001302
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 480
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
J DR So over Nottawa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying J DR So over Nottawa Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 105 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2023. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 J DR So over Nottawa Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is J DR So over Nottawa Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does J DR So over Nottawa Creek carry?
About 480 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is J DR So over Nottawa Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns J DR So over Nottawa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.