Anchor Bay Drive over Unnamed Canal
PoorSt. Clair County, Michigan · Sec 3 Clay Twp · Structure no. 000000000010027
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,655
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Anchor Bay Drive over Unnamed Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Anchor Bay Drive over Unnamed Canal in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.
It carries about 1,655 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2014. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Anchor Bay Drive over Unnamed Canal built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Anchor Bay Drive over Unnamed 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Anchor Bay Drive over Unnamed Canal carry?
About 1,655 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Anchor Bay Drive over Unnamed Canal?
The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Anchor Bay Drive over Unnamed Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.