Yale Road over S Br Mill Creek Drain
PoorPosted for loadSt. Clair County, Michigan · Sec 7-18 Brockway Twp · Structure no. 000000000010075
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,602
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yale Road over S Br Mill Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Yale Road over S Br Mill Creek Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,602 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,850 by 2035. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Yale Road over S Br Mill Creek Drain built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yale Road over S Br Mill Creek Drain 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Yale Road over S Br Mill Creek Drain carry?
About 2,602 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Yale Road over S Br Mill Creek Drain?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Yale Road over S Br Mill Creek Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.