Spruce St. over Power Canal
FairChippewa County, Michigan · In Sault Ste Marie · Structure no. 000000000001675
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 285 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,995
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spruce St. over Power Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spruce St. over Power Canal in Chippewa County, Michigan. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,995 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,828 by 2035. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Spruce St. over Power Canal built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spruce St. over Power Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Spruce St. over Power Canal carry?
About 5,995 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Spruce St. over Power Canal?
The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 278 ft (84.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Spruce St. over Power Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.