US Bridges

Venetian Way over Canal Parallel to M29

FairPosted for load

St. Clair County, Michigan · .1MI E of ST Clair Riv DR · Structure no. 000000000010249

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
1993 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Venetian Way over Canal Parallel to M29 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Venetian Way over Canal Parallel to M29 in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2010. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).

Location

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CarriesVenetian Way
CrossesCanal Parallel to M29
Location.1MI E of ST Clair Riv DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.62478, -82.52499
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (1993)
Projected traffic100 by 2010
Trucks0%
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 Venetian Way over Canal Parallel to M29 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Venetian Way over Canal Parallel to M29 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 Venetian Way over Canal Parallel to M29 carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Venetian Way over Canal Parallel to M29?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Venetian Way over Canal Parallel to M29?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.