Middle Crossing RD over Dowagiac River
PoorCass County, Michigan · 2 MI NW of Dowagiac · Structure no. 000000000001443
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,688
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middle Crossing RD over Dowagiac River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Middle Crossing RD over Dowagiac River in Cass County, Michigan. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.
It carries about 1,688 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Middle Crossing RD over Dowagiac River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Middle Crossing RD over Dowagiac River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Middle Crossing RD over Dowagiac River carry?
About 1,688 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Middle Crossing RD over Dowagiac River?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Middle Crossing RD over Dowagiac River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.