Dewey Lake Street over Dowagiac River
FairCass County, Michigan · 1.5 MI W of Glenwood · Structure no. 000000000001445
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 970
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dewey Lake Street over Dowagiac River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dewey Lake Street over Dowagiac River in Cass County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Dewey Lake Street over Dowagiac River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dewey Lake Street over Dowagiac River 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 Dewey Lake Street over Dowagiac River carry?
About 970 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dewey Lake Street over Dowagiac River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Dewey Lake Street over Dowagiac River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.