Olney Road over Nottawa Creek
GoodSt. Joseph County, Michigan · 3.5 MI E of Mendon · Structure no. 000000000010384
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 88 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 233
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Olney Road over Nottawa Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Olney Road over Nottawa Creek in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2023. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 31 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Olney Road over Nottawa Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Olney Road over Nottawa 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Olney Road over Nottawa Creek carry?
About 233 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Olney Road over Nottawa Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Olney Road over Nottawa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.