Yaw Street over Dowagiac River
PoorPosted for loadCass County, Michigan · 1 MI N of M-62 · Structure no. 000000000001459
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yaw Street over Dowagiac River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yaw Street over Dowagiac River in Cass County, Michigan. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yaw Street over Dowagiac River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yaw Street 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 Yaw Street over Dowagiac River carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Yaw Street over Dowagiac River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Yaw Street over Dowagiac River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.