US Bridges

Beach Street over Lake ST Clair Canal

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.1 MI E of Jefferson · Structure no. 000000000012792

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
998
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beach Street over Lake ST Clair Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beach Street over Lake ST Clair Canal in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 998 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,098 by 2024. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesBeach Street
CrossesLake ST Clair Canal
Location0.1 MI E of Jefferson
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.47816, -82.88859
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic998 (2004)
Projected traffic1,098 by 2024
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Beach Street over Lake ST Clair Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beach Street over Lake ST Clair Canal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Beach Street over Lake ST Clair Canal carry?

About 998 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Beach Street over Lake ST Clair Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Beach Street over Lake ST Clair Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.