Palms Road over Belle River
GoodSt. Clair County, Michigan · Sec 1-2 Casco Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010099
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,127
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palms Road over Belle River is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Palms Road over Belle River in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,127 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,892 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palms Road over Belle River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Palms Road over Belle 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Palms Road over Belle River carry?
About 3,127 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Palms Road over Belle River?
The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Palms Road over Belle River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.