US Bridges

West Archer Drive over Channel to Lake ST Clair

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.2 MI S of S River RD · Structure no. 000000000006325

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Archer Drive over Channel to Lake ST Clair is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Archer Drive over Channel to Lake ST Clair in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Archer Drive
CrossesChannel to Lake ST Clair
Location0.2 MI S of S River RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.59161, -82.79069
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating74.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 West Archer Drive over Channel to Lake ST Clair built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Archer Drive over Channel to Lake ST Clair 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 November 2023.

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

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Archer Drive over Channel to Lake ST Clair?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns West Archer Drive over Channel to Lake ST Clair?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.