US Bridges

Fisher Road over Burtch Creek

FairPosted for load

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 6 Burtchville Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010124

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
318
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fisher Road over Burtch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fisher Road over Burtch Creek in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 318 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFisher Road
CrossesBurtch Creek
LocationSec. 6 Burtchville Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.16876, -82.50811
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2021)
Projected traffic473 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fisher Road over Burtch Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fisher Road over Burtch Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Fisher Road over Burtch Creek carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fisher Road over Burtch Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Fisher Road over Burtch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.