US Bridges

Edgewater Drive over Batteaux Canal

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · N of Ruskin Intersection · Structure no. 000000000010248

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
628
1993 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgewater Drive over Batteaux Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Edgewater Drive over Batteaux Canal in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6 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 628 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2010. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).

Location

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CarriesEdgewater Drive
CrossesBatteaux Canal
LocationN of Ruskin Intersection
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.61156, -82.5362
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic628 (1993)
Projected traffic750 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 Edgewater Drive over Batteaux Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgewater Drive over Batteaux 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 Edgewater Drive over Batteaux Canal carry?

About 628 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Edgewater Drive over Batteaux Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Edgewater Drive over Batteaux Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.