US Bridges

Okeefe Road over Dowagiac Creek

Good

Cass County, Michigan · 4 MI N of Cassopolis · Structure no. 000000000001447

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
495
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Okeefe Road over Dowagiac Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Okeefe Road over Dowagiac Creek in Cass County, Michigan. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 495 vehicles a day, projected to reach 547 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOkeefe Road
CrossesDowagiac Creek
Location4 MI N of Cassopolis
RouteCounty Highway 1447
CountyCass County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.95052, -86.01268
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2021)
Projected traffic547 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Okeefe Road over Dowagiac Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Okeefe Road over Dowagiac Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Okeefe Road over Dowagiac Creek carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Okeefe Road over Dowagiac Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Okeefe Road over Dowagiac Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.