US Bridges

Griswold Road over Pine River

PoorPosted for load

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 7-18 Kimball Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010063

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,030
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griswold Road over Pine River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Griswold Road over Pine River in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,030 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,475 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGriswold Road
CrossesPine River
LocationSec. 7-18 Kimball Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 7768
Coordinates42.96164, -82.60337
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,030 (2020)
Projected traffic2,475 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Griswold Road over Pine River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Griswold 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 Griswold Road over Pine River carry?

About 2,030 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Griswold Road over Pine River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Griswold Road over Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.