US Bridges

Jeddo Road over Burtch Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 6-7 Burcthville Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010079

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeddo Road over Burtch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jeddo Road over Burtch Creek in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 68 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2014. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJeddo Road
CrossesBurtch Creek
LocationSec. 6-7 Burcthville Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.15486, -82.50587
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (1994)
Projected traffic810 by 2014
Trucks5%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$370,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jeddo Road over Burtch Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Jeddo Road over Burtch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Jeddo Road over Burtch Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jeddo Road over Burtch Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Jeddo Road over Burtch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.