US Bridges

M-25 over Doe Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · 3.5 MI N of M-136 · Structure no. 000000000009958

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,773
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-25 over Doe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-25 over Doe Creek in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 6 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 15,773 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,376 by 2018. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM-25
CrossesDoe Creek
Location3.5 MI N of M-136
RouteState Highway 25
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.06841, -82.4651
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,773 (2007)
Projected traffic19,376 by 2018
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-25 over Doe Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-25 over Doe Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does M-25 over Doe Creek carry?

About 15,773 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is M-25 over Doe Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns M-25 over Doe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.