Peavine Street over Dowagiac River
FairCass County, Michigan · 3 MI W of M-51 · Structure no. 000000000001457
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 917
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Peavine Street over Dowagiac River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Peavine Street over Dowagiac River in Cass County, Michigan. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 917 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136,744 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Peavine Street over Dowagiac River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Peavine 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 Peavine Street over Dowagiac River carry?
About 917 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Peavine Street over Dowagiac River?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Peavine Street over Dowagiac River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.