Henry Street over Dowagiac Creek
FairPosted for loadCass County, Michigan · 0.2 MI South of High ST · Structure no. 000000000001467
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 639
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Henry Street over Dowagiac Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Henry Street over Dowagiac Creek in Cass County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 639 vehicles a day, projected to reach 780 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Henry Street over Dowagiac Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Henry Street over Dowagiac Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Henry Street over Dowagiac Creek carry?
About 639 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Henry Street over Dowagiac Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Henry Street over Dowagiac Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.