US Bridges

Nottawa Road over Spring Creek

Fair

St. Joseph County, Michigan · 0.5 MI East of Wasepi · Structure no. 000000000010317

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,419
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nottawa Road over Spring Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Nottawa Road over Spring Creek in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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.

It carries about 1,419 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,507 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNottawa Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.5 MI East of Wasepi
RouteCounty Highway 7861
CountySt. Joseph County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.9449, -85.44882
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,419 (2017)
Projected traffic1,507 by 2037
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nottawa Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nottawa Road over Spring 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nottawa Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,419 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Nottawa Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nottawa Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.