US Bridges

Dutch Settlement R over Dowagiac Creek

Fair

Cass County, Michigan · 5 MI E of Dowagiac · Structure no. 000000000001442

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
968
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutch Settlement R over Dowagiac Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dutch Settlement R over Dowagiac Creek in Cass County, Michigan. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 968 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDutch Settlement R
CrossesDowagiac Creek
Location5 MI E of Dowagiac
RouteCounty Highway 1476
CountyCass County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.98366, -86.00272
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic968 (2018)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2038
Trucks0%
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

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 Dutch Settlement R over Dowagiac Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutch Settlement R 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Dutch Settlement R over Dowagiac Creek carry?

About 968 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Dutch Settlement R over Dowagiac Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dutch Settlement R over Dowagiac Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.