US Bridges

Goodells Road over South Br Pine River

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec 2-3 Wales Twp · Structure no. 000000000010095

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
585
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodells Road over South Br Pine River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goodells Road over South Br Pine River in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 109 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 585 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2021. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGoodells Road
CrossesSouth Br Pine River
LocationSec 2-3 Wales Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.98315, -82.66526
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2001)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2021
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$650,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goodells Road over South Br Pine River built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Goodells Road over South Br Pine River 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 Goodells Road over South Br Pine River carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Goodells Road over South Br Pine River?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Goodells Road over South Br Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.