US Bridges

Lakeshore Drive over Channel to Lake ST Clair

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.2 MI South of Huron Pt · Structure no. 000000000006322

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,843
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeshore Drive over Channel to Lake ST Clair is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lakeshore Drive over Channel to Lake ST Clair in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,843 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,942 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeshore Drive
CrossesChannel to Lake ST Clair
Location0.2 MI South of Huron Pt
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.57885, -82.78623
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,843 (2016)
Projected traffic1,942 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Lakeshore Drive over Channel to Lake ST Clair built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeshore Drive over Channel to Lake ST Clair 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lakeshore Drive over Channel to Lake ST Clair carry?

About 1,843 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lakeshore Drive over Channel to Lake ST Clair?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeshore Drive over Channel to Lake ST Clair?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.