M-60 & M-66 over Nottawa Creek
PoorSt. Joseph County, Michigan · 1.2 MI E of JCT M-66 · Structure no. 000000000010274
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
M-60 & M-66 over Nottawa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-60 & M-66 over Nottawa Creek in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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.
It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,076 by 2018. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 M-60 & M-66 over Nottawa Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is M-60 & M-66 over Nottawa Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does M-60 & M-66 over Nottawa Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is M-60 & M-66 over Nottawa Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns M-60 & M-66 over Nottawa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.