US Bridges

Duce Road over Eves Drain

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 14-15 Greenwood Twp · Structure no. 000000000010179

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duce Road over Eves Drain is a steel culvert carrying Duce Road over Eves Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 202 by 2014. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDuce Road
CrossesEves Drain
LocationSec. 14-15 Greenwood Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.12241, -82.67976
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (1994)
Projected traffic202 by 2014
Trucks0%
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$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duce Road over Eves Drain built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duce Road over Eves 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Duce Road over Eves Drain carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Duce Road over Eves Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Duce Road over Eves Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.