US Bridges

Bordman Road over Belle River

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 36 Riley Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010052

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,410
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bordman Road over Belle River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bordman Road over Belle River in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,710 by 2014. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBordman Road
CrossesBelle River
LocationSec. 36 Riley Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 7756
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.89684, -82.7583
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,410 (1994)
Projected traffic2,710 by 2014
Trucks5%
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$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bordman Road over Belle River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bordman Road over Belle River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Bordman Road over Belle River carry?

About 2,410 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bordman Road over Belle River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bordman Road over Belle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.