US Bridges

Duce Road over Jackson Drain

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 22-23 Greenwood Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010178

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
987
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duce Road over Jackson Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Duce Road over Jackson Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 987 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,467 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDuce Road
CrossesJackson Drain
LocationSec. 22-23 Greenwood Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.11814, -82.67945
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic987 (2021)
Projected traffic1,467 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duce Road over Jackson Drain built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duce Road over Jackson Drain 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 Duce Road over Jackson Drain carry?

About 987 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Duce Road over Jackson Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Duce Road over Jackson Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.