US Bridges

East Archer Drive over Channel to Lake ST Clair

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.1 MI S of S River RD · Structure no. 000000000006326

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,322
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Archer Drive over Channel to Lake ST Clair is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Archer Drive over Channel to Lake ST Clair in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,322 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,387 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Archer Drive
CrossesChannel to Lake ST Clair
Location0.1 MI S of S River RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.5924, -82.78999
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,322 (2015)
Projected traffic1,387 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Archer Drive over Channel to Lake ST Clair built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Archer 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 May 2024.

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

About 1,322 vehicles per day (2015 count).

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

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.