Sparling Road over Pine River
PoorPosted for loadSt. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 7 Kimball Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010062
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 137 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,390
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sparling Road over Pine River is a concrete tee beam carrying Sparling Road over Pine River in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,390 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,510 by 2023. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Sparling Road over Pine River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sparling Road over Pine 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Sparling Road over Pine River carry?
About 1,390 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sparling Road over Pine River?
The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Sparling Road over Pine River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.