US Bridges

Bricker Road over Whackenbush Drain

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 17-18 Kenockee Twp · Structure no. 000000000010067

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
195
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bricker Road over Whackenbush Drain is a concrete tee beam carrying Bricker Road over Whackenbush Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 195 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2014. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBricker Road
CrossesWhackenbush Drain
LocationSec. 17-18 Kenockee Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.03191, -82.7333
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (1994)
Projected traffic230 by 2014
Trucks3%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bricker Road over Whackenbush Drain built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bricker Road over Whackenbush Drain 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bricker Road over Whackenbush Drain carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bricker Road over Whackenbush Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bricker Road over Whackenbush Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.