US Bridges

Indian Trail Road over Belle River

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec 15 China Twp · Structure no. 000000000010106

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,104
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Trail Road over Belle River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Indian Trail Road over Belle River in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,104 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2027. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Trail Road
CrossesBelle River
LocationSec 15 China Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.77499, -82.54913
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating90.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,104 (2005)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2027
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Trail Road over Belle River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Trail 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 Indian Trail Road over Belle River carry?

About 2,104 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Indian Trail Road over Belle River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Trail Road over Belle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.