US Bridges

Wadhams Road over Black River

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 2 Kimball Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010108

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
501 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,270
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wadhams Road over Black River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wadhams Road over Black River in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 16,270 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,980 by 2030. The structure is 501 ft (152.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesWadhams Road
CrossesBlack River
LocationSec. 2 Kimball Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.98986, -82.53765
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length501 ft (152.8 m)
Longest span247 ft (75.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,270 (2006)
Projected traffic27,980 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wadhams Road over Black River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wadhams Road over Black 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wadhams Road over Black River carry?

About 16,270 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wadhams Road over Black River?

The structure is 501 ft (152.8 m) long with a longest span of 247 ft (75.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Wadhams Road over Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.