US Bridges

Division Road over Belle River

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · SEC.35 Columbus Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010041

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,569
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division Road over Belle River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Division Road over Belle River in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 4,569 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,569 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDivision Road
CrossesBelle River
LocationSEC.35 Columbus Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 7742
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.8125, -82.64381
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,569 (2023)
Projected traffic5,569 by 2043
Trucks17%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Division Road over Belle River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Division 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 2023.

How much traffic does Division Road over Belle River carry?

About 4,569 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Division Road over Belle River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Division Road over Belle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.