US Bridges

South River RD over Channel Betw Lake & Rivr

PoorPosted for load

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.3 MI E of Lake Shore DR · Structure no. 000000000006202

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,400
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South River RD over Channel Betw Lake & Rivr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South River RD over Channel Betw Lake & Rivr in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).

CarriesSouth River RD
CrossesChannel Betw Lake & Rivr
Location0.3 MI E of Lake Shore DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.59314, -82.78548
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2019)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.9 mi (201 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South River RD over Channel Betw Lake & Rivr built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is South River RD over Channel Betw Lake & Rivr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does South River RD over Channel Betw Lake & Rivr carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is South River RD over Channel Betw Lake & Rivr?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns South River RD over Channel Betw Lake & Rivr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.