Bates Highway over Maybury Cut Canal
PoorPosted for loadSt. Clair County, Michigan · Harsens Island-Clay Twp · Structure no. 000000000010024
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 580
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bates Highway over Maybury Cut Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bates Highway over Maybury Cut Canal in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2039. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bates Highway over Maybury Cut Canal built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bates Highway over Maybury Cut Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Bates Highway over Maybury Cut Canal carry?
About 580 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bates Highway over Maybury Cut Canal?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Bates Highway over Maybury Cut Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.