US Bridges

State Road over Milwaukee Creek

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec 19 Burtchville Twp · Structure no. 000000000010125

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,014
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Road over Milwaukee Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying State Road over Milwaukee Creek in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,014 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2022. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesState Road
CrossesMilwaukee Creek
LocationSec 19 Burtchville Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.11596, -82.50206
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,014 (2002)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2022
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Road over Milwaukee Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Road over Milwaukee Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does State Road over Milwaukee Creek carry?

About 1,014 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Road over Milwaukee Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns State Road over Milwaukee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.