US Bridges

Canal Road over Canadian National RR

Good

Eaton County, Michigan · Windsor Twp Sec 3-4 · Structure no. 000000000013118

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,624
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canal Road over Canadian National RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Canal Road over Canadian National RR in Eaton 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 7,624 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2025. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCanal Road
CrossesCanadian National RR
LocationWindsor Twp Sec 3-4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.68074, -84.66205
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,624 (2013)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Canal Road over Canadian National RR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canal Road over Canadian National RR 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 Canal Road over Canadian National RR carry?

About 7,624 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Canal Road over Canadian National RR?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Canal Road over Canadian National RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.