US Bridges

Bingham Ave. over Power Canal

Fair

Chippewa County, Michigan · In Sault Ste Marie · Structure no. 000000000001677

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bingham Ave. over Power Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bingham Ave. over Power Canal in Chippewa County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 5 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,390 by 2038. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBingham Ave.
CrossesPower Canal
LocationIn Sault Ste Marie
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChippewa County
StateMichigan
Coordinates46.49457, -84.34713
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2018)
Projected traffic9,390 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bingham Ave. over Power Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bingham Ave. 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 Bingham Ave. over Power Canal carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bingham Ave. over Power Canal?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Bingham Ave. over Power Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.