46th Street over E Br of Dowagiac Creek
GoodVan Buren County, Michigan · 1.5 MI South of M-51 · Structure no. 000000000010766
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 163
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
46th Street over E Br of Dowagiac Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 46th Street over E Br of Dowagiac Creek in Van Buren County, Michigan. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 163 vehicles a day, projected to reach 199 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 46th Street over E Br of Dowagiac Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is 46th Street over E 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 46th Street over E Br of Dowagiac Creek carry?
About 163 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is 46th Street over E Br of Dowagiac Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 46th Street over E Br of Dowagiac Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.