Masters Road over Belle River
PoorPosted for loadSt. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 17-20 Riley Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010060
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 53
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Masters Road over Belle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Masters Road over Belle River in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 90 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 53 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Masters Road over Belle River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Masters Road over Belle River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Masters Road over Belle River carry?
About 53 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Masters Road over Belle River?
The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Masters Road over Belle River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.