Braidwood Road over Belle River
PoorPosted for loadSt. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 27-28 Riley Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010223
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 430
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Braidwood Road over Belle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Braidwood Road over Belle River in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2014. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Braidwood Road over Belle River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Braidwood Road over Belle River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Braidwood Road over Belle River carry?
About 430 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Braidwood Road over Belle River?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Braidwood Road over Belle River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.