US Bridges

M-62 over Dowagiac Creek

Fair

Cass County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Dowagiac · Structure no. 000000000001428

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,355
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-62 over Dowagiac Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-62 over Dowagiac Creek in Cass County, Michigan. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 75 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 7,355 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,604 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesM-62
CrossesDowagiac Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Dowagiac
RouteState Highway 62
CountyCass County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.98355, -86.09066
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,355 (2012)
Projected traffic8,604 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is M-62 over Dowagiac 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 April 2023.

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

About 7,355 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is M-62 over Dowagiac Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns M-62 over Dowagiac Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.