Smiths Creek Road over Pine River
GoodSt. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 27-34 Kimball Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010054
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,160
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smiths Creek Road over Pine River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smiths Creek Road over Pine River in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 52 years old, older 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 3,160 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,860 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smiths Creek Road over Pine River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Smiths Creek Road over Pine 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Smiths Creek Road over Pine River carry?
About 3,160 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Smiths Creek Road over Pine River?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Smiths Creek Road over Pine River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.