Short Cut Road over Swan Creek
GoodSt. Clair County, Michigan · Sec 11-14 Ira Twp · Structure no. 000000000010183
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 269
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Short Cut Road over Swan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Short Cut Road over Swan Creek in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 269 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2022. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Short Cut Road over Swan Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Short Cut Road over Swan Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Short Cut Road over Swan Creek carry?
About 269 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Short Cut Road over Swan Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Short Cut Road over Swan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.