Palms Road over Casco Drain
FairSt. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 35-36 Casco Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010097
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,450
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palms Road over Casco Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Palms Road over Casco Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2014. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 43 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Palms Road over Casco Drain built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palms Road over Casco Drain 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Palms Road over Casco Drain carry?
About 2,450 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Palms Road over Casco Drain?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Palms Road over Casco Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.