Big Hand Road over Belle River

Fair Condition45 years old155 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountySt. Clair
LocationSec. 20-29 Columbus Twp.
CarriesBig Hand Road
CrossesBelle River
Coordinates42.84056, -82.70845

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length94.8 ft (28.9 m)
Max Span45.6 ft (13.9 m)
Deck Width31.5 ft (9.6 m)
Deck Area277.4 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1981

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic155 (1994)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000010147

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