US Bridges

Meisner Road over Belle River

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · Pc 243 East China Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010039

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,275
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meisner Road over Belle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meisner Road over Belle River in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,275 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,850 by 2037. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMeisner Road
CrossesBelle River
LocationPc 243 East China Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.75373, -82.49226
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,275 (2017)
Projected traffic4,850 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$260.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meisner Road over Belle River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meisner Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Meisner Road over Belle River carry?

About 3,275 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Meisner Road over Belle River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Meisner Road over Belle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.