Burns Road over Smiths Creek
FairSt. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 30 Kimball Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010212
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 172
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Burns Road over Smiths Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burns Road over Smiths Creek in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 101 years old, older 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2014. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Burns Road over Smiths Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Burns Road over Smiths Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Burns Road over Smiths Creek carry?
About 172 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Burns Road over Smiths Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Burns Road over Smiths Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.