Yale Road over Eves Drain
PoorSt. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 11-14 Greenwood Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010076
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 980
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yale Road over Eves Drain is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Yale Road over Eves Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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.
It carries about 980 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2014. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yale Road over Eves Drain built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yale Road over Eves 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Yale Road over Eves Drain carry?
About 980 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Yale Road over Eves Drain?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Yale Road over Eves Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.