US Bridges

Oneil Road over S Branch Pine River

Good

St. Clair County, Michigan · Sec 5 Wales Twp · Structure no. 000000000010240

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oneil Road over S Branch Pine River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Oneil Road over S Branch Pine River in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 84 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOneil Road
CrossesS Branch Pine River
LocationSec 5 Wales Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.98168, -82.71564
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2009)
Projected traffic152 by 2029
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 Oneil Road over S Branch Pine River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oneil Road over S Branch Pine River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Oneil Road over S Branch Pine River carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oneil Road over S Branch Pine River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns Oneil Road over S Branch Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.