US Bridges

Terry Road over Belle River

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 4-9 Berlin Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010115

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Terry Road over Belle River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Terry Road over Belle River in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2018. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTerry Road
CrossesBelle River
LocationSec. 4-9 Berlin Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.96742, -82.93955
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (1994)
Projected traffic224 by 2018
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Terry Road over Belle River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Terry Road over Belle 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 2024.

How much traffic does Terry Road over Belle River carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Terry Road over Belle River?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Terry Road over Belle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.