G DR So over Nottawa Creek
FairPosted for loadCalhoun County, Michigan · Fredonia Twp Sec 21 · Structure no. 000000000001303
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
G DR So over Nottawa Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying G DR So over Nottawa Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2023. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 G DR So over Nottawa Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is G DR So over Nottawa Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does G DR So over Nottawa Creek carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is G DR So over Nottawa Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns G DR So over Nottawa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.