US Bridges

Dove Road over Pine River

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 16-21 Kimball Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010209

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
475
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dove Road over Pine River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dove Road over Pine River in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2014. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDove Road
CrossesPine River
LocationSec. 16-21 Kimball Twp.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.94752, -82.56716
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (1994)
Projected traffic860 by 2014
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Dove Road over Pine River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dove 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Dove Road over Pine River carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dove Road over Pine River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Dove Road over Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.