Goodells Road over Unnamed Creek
PoorPosted for loadSt. Clair County, Michigan · Sec. 14-15 Wales Twp. · Structure no. 000000000010242
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Goodells Road over Unnamed Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Goodells Road over Unnamed Creek in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 855 by 2014. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 23 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Goodells Road over Unnamed Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Goodells Road over Unnamed Creek 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 Goodells Road over Unnamed Creek carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Goodells Road over Unnamed Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Goodells Road over Unnamed Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.