US Bridges

Bridge Street over Belle River

Fair

St. Clair County, Michigan · Bridge ST S of Main ST · Structure no. 000000000010255

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Belle River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Bridge Street over Belle River in St. Clair County, Michigan. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 11,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,832 by 2032. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge Street
CrossesBelle River
LocationBridge ST S of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.71336, -82.49627
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2011)
Projected traffic13,832 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Street over Belle River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Street over Belle River 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 Bridge Street over Belle River carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Bridge Street over Belle River?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Belle River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.