Puttygut Road over Belle River
PoorPosted for loadSt. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 8-17 China Twp · Structure no. 000000000010137
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 159
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Puttygut Road over Belle River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Puttygut Road over Belle River in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 159 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2014. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Puttygut Road over Belle River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Puttygut Road over Belle River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Puttygut Road over Belle River carry?
About 159 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Puttygut Road over Belle River?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Puttygut Road over Belle River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.