US Bridges

Bryce Road over Pine River

PoorPosted for load

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 24-25 Kenockee Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010193

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
115
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bryce Road over Pine River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bryce Road over Pine River in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2014. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBryce Road
CrossesPine River
LocationSec. 24-25 Kenockee Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.01958, -82.64444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (1994)
Projected traffic125 by 2014
Trucks3%
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$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bryce Road over Pine River built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bryce Road over Pine 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 Bryce Road over Pine River carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bryce Road over Pine River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bryce Road over Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.