US Bridges

Ruskin Ave over Oreole Canal

FairPosted for load

St. Clair County, Michigan · N E of Willard Intersect · Structure no. 000000000010247

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
1993 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ruskin Ave over Oreole Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Ruskin Ave over Oreole Canal in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2010. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).

Location

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CarriesRuskin Ave
CrossesOreole Canal
LocationN E of Willard Intersect
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.61155, -82.53942
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1993)
Projected traffic300 by 2010
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.9 mi (201 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ruskin Ave over Oreole Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Ruskin Ave over Oreole Canal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ruskin Ave over Oreole Canal carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ruskin Ave over Oreole Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ruskin Ave over Oreole Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.