US Bridges

North Street Road over Milwaukee Creek

Poor

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 24 Burtchville Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010128

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Street Road over Milwaukee Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying North Street Road over Milwaukee Creek in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2014. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Street Road
CrossesMilwaukee Creek
LocationSec. 24 Burtchville Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.11524, -82.53094
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (1994)
Projected traffic335 by 2014
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$566,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Street Road over Milwaukee Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Street Road over Milwaukee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does North Street Road over Milwaukee Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Street Road over Milwaukee Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns North Street Road over Milwaukee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.