Parker Road over Howe Drain
GoodSt. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 20-21 Ft Gratiot Twp · Structure no. 000000000010163
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,590
- 2003 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parker Road over Howe Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Parker Road over Howe Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,590 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,870 by 2023. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parker Road over Howe Drain built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parker Road over Howe Drain 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Parker Road over Howe Drain carry?
About 1,590 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Parker Road over Howe Drain?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Parker Road over Howe Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.