Nottawa Road over Wood Lake Drain
PoorPosted for loadSt. Joseph County, Michigan · 1.5 MI North of Mendon · Structure no. 000000000010318
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,455
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nottawa Road over Wood Lake Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying Nottawa Road over Wood Lake Drain in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,455 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,545 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nottawa Road over Wood Lake Drain built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nottawa Road over Wood Lake Drain 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Nottawa Road over Wood Lake Drain carry?
About 1,455 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Nottawa Road over Wood Lake Drain?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Nottawa Road over Wood Lake Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.