US Bridges

Vine Road over Pine River

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec 27 ST Clair Twp · Structure no. 000000000010225

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
121
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vine Road over Pine River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vine Road over Pine River in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2009. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesVine Road
CrossesPine River
LocationSec 27 ST Clair Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.83818, -82.53899
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (1989)
Projected traffic220 by 2009
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Vine Road over Pine River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vine 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Vine Road over Pine River carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vine Road over Pine River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Vine Road over Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.