US Bridges

Marine City HWY over Swan Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 35 Casco Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010037

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,478
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marine City HWY over Swan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Marine City HWY over Swan Creek in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 19,478 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,400 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMarine City HWY
CrossesSwan Creek
LocationSec. 35 Casco Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 7728
Coordinates42.72407, -82.63624
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,478 (2017)
Projected traffic22,400 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$901 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marine City HWY over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marine City HWY over Swan Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Marine City HWY over Swan Creek carry?

About 19,478 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Marine City HWY over Swan Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m).

Who owns Marine City HWY over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.