US Bridges

Channelsyde Drive over Canal Parallel to M 29

FairPosted for load

St. Clair County, Michigan · .1MI E of ST Clair Riv DR · Structure no. 000000000010250

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
108
1993 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Channelsyde Drive over Canal Parallel to M 29 is a steel culvert carrying Channelsyde Drive over Canal Parallel to M 29 in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2010. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.9 mi (201 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesChannelsyde Drive
CrossesCanal Parallel to M 29
Location.1MI E of ST Clair Riv DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.62569, -82.52391
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (1993)
Projected traffic150 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 Channelsyde Drive over Canal Parallel to M 29 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Channelsyde Drive over Canal Parallel to M 29 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 Channelsyde Drive over Canal Parallel to M 29 carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Channelsyde Drive over Canal Parallel to M 29?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Channelsyde Drive over Canal Parallel to M 29?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.