US Bridges

M-19 over Belle River

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · 0.3 MI N of Macomb Col · Structure no. 000000000009896

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,305
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-19 over Belle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-19 over Belle River in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,305 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,774 by 2018. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesM-19
CrossesBelle River
Location0.3 MI N of Macomb Col
RouteState Highway 19
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.90099, -82.76942
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,305 (2007)
Projected traffic9,774 by 2018
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-19 over Belle River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-19 over Belle River 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 M-19 over Belle River carry?

About 7,305 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is M-19 over Belle River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns M-19 over Belle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.