US Bridges

Duce Road over Pine River

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec 22-23 Kenockee Twp · Structure no. 000000000010203

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duce Road over Pine River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Duce Road over Pine River in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2014. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDuce Road
CrossesPine River
LocationSec 22-23 Kenockee Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates43.02015, -82.6729
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1994)
Projected traffic102 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 Duce Road over Pine River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duce Road over Pine River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Duce Road over Pine River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Duce Road over Pine River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Duce Road over Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.