CR 668 over Br of Dowagiac Creek
GoodVan Buren County, Michigan · 1.0 MI S of Decatur · Structure no. 000000000010751
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,467
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 668 over Br of Dowagiac Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 668 over Br of Dowagiac Creek in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 64 years old, older 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 1,467 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,975 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 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 CR 668 over Br of Dowagiac Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is CR 668 over Br of Dowagiac 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does CR 668 over Br of Dowagiac Creek carry?
About 1,467 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CR 668 over Br of Dowagiac Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns CR 668 over Br of Dowagiac Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.