US Bridges

Martin Road over N Br Mill Creek Drain

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec 17-18 Lynn Twp · Structure no. 000000000010215

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Road over N Br Mill Creek Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Martin Road over N Br Mill Creek Drain in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 121 vehicles a day, projected to reach 152 by 2014. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMartin Road
CrossesN Br Mill Creek Drain
LocationSec 17-18 Lynn Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.11743, -82.97299
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (1994)
Projected traffic152 by 2014
Trucks0%
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 Martin Road over N Br Mill Creek Drain built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin Road over N Br Mill Creek Drain 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Martin Road over N Br Mill Creek Drain carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Martin Road over N Br Mill Creek Drain?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Martin Road over N Br Mill Creek Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.