US Bridges

M-62 over Dowagiac Creek Mill Race

Fair

Cass County, Michigan · 0.2 MI N of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000000001426

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-62 over Dowagiac Creek Mill Race is a concrete culvert carrying M-62 over Dowagiac Creek Mill Race in Cass County, Michigan. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,591 by 2018. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesM-62
CrossesDowagiac Creek Mill Race
Location0.2 MI N of Lagrange
RouteState Highway 62
CountyCass County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.95636, -86.04055
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2007)
Projected traffic4,591 by 2018
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-62 over Dowagiac Creek Mill Race built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-62 over Dowagiac Creek Mill Race 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does M-62 over Dowagiac Creek Mill Race carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is M-62 over Dowagiac Creek Mill Race?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns M-62 over Dowagiac Creek Mill Race?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.