US Bridges

Wales Center Road over South Br. Pine River

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 3 Wales Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010094

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,210
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wales Center Road over South Br. Pine River is a concrete culvert carrying Wales Center Road over South Br. Pine River in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 3,210 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,770 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWales Center Road
CrossesSouth Br. Pine River
LocationSec. 3 Wales Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 7749
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.97918, -82.68039
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,210 (2018)
Projected traffic4,770 by 2038
Trucks14%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$850,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wales Center Road over South Br. Pine River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wales Center Road over South Br. Pine River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wales Center Road over South Br. Pine River carry?

About 3,210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Wales Center Road over South Br. Pine River?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m).

Who owns Wales Center Road over South Br. Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.