Fort Street over Power Canal
GoodChippewa County, Michigan · In Sault Ste Marie · Structure no. 000000000001673
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 239 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,883
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fort Street over Power Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fort Street over Power Canal in Chippewa County, Michigan. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,883 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,626 by 2035. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fort Street over Power Canal built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fort Street over Power Canal 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Fort Street over Power Canal carry?
About 5,883 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Fort Street over Power Canal?
The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 234 ft (71.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Fort Street over Power Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.