US Bridges

Brown Road over Pine River

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 20-21 Kenockee Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010200

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
91
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Road over Pine River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Brown Road over Pine River in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 111 by 2014. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrown Road
CrossesPine River
LocationSec. 20-21 Kenockee Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.02441, -82.71274
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (1994)
Projected traffic111 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brown Road over Pine River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown Road over Pine River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Brown Road over Pine River carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Brown Road over Pine River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Brown Road over Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.