Lowe Street over Dowagiac Creek
GoodCass County, Michigan · 0.1 MI N of Jefferson Ave · Structure no. 000000000001464
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 709
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lowe Street over Dowagiac Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lowe Street over Dowagiac Creek in Cass County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 709 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 865 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Lowe Street over Dowagiac Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lowe Street 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Lowe Street over Dowagiac Creek carry?
About 709 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lowe Street over Dowagiac Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Lowe Street over Dowagiac Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.