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INSELRUHE over NASHUA CANAL

Map 

Coordinates:
+42.33572, -82.98427
42°20'09" N, 82°59'03" W
Source: National Bridge Inventory (1992, 2000, 2010 editions)
Information not verified. Use at your own risk.

Facts 

Name:INSELRUHE over NASHUA CANAL
Structure number:825180801060B01
Location:BELLE ISLE
Purpose:Carries highway and pedestrian walkway over waterway
Route classification:Local (Urban) [19]
Length of largest span:44.6 ft. [13.6 m]
Total length:44.6 ft. [13.6 m]
Roadway width between curbs:29.9 ft. [9.1 m]
Deck width edge-to-edge:43.6 ft. [13.3 m]
Owner:City or Municipal Highway Agency [04]
Year built:1999
Historic significance:Bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places [1]
Design load:MS 18 / HS 20 [5]
Main span material:Prestressed concrete [5]
Main span design:Box beam or girders - Multiple [05]
Deck type:Concrete Cast-in-Place [1]

2010 Inspection 

Status:Open, no restriction [A]
Average daily traffic:308 [as of 2005]
Truck traffic:3% of total traffic
Deck condition:Excellent [9 out of 9]
Superstructure condition:Excellent [9 out of 9]
Substructure condition:Excellent [9 out of 9]
Channel protection:Banks are protected or well vegetated. River control devices such as spur dikes and embankment protection are not required or are in a stable condition. [8]
Scour condition:Countermeasures have been installed to mitigate an existing problem with scour. [7]
Operating rating:75.9 tons [69.0 metric tons]
Inventory rating:36.0 tons [32.7 metric tons]
Sufficiency rating:95.0

2000 Inspection 

Status:Bridge closed to all traffic [K]
Average daily traffic:1,200 [as of 1990]
Truck traffic:3% of total traffic
Deck condition:Very Good [8 out of 9]
Superstructure condition:Very Good [8 out of 9]
Substructure condition:Very Good [8 out of 9]
Channel protection:Banks are protected or well vegetated. River control devices such as spur dikes and embankment protection are not required or are in a stable condition. [8]
Scour condition:Countermeasures have been installed to mitigate an existing problem with scour. [7]
Operating rating:36.0 tons [32.7 metric tons]
Inventory rating:36.0 tons [32.7 metric tons]
Sufficiency rating:89.4
Recommended work:Bridge rehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength. [35]

1992 Inspection 

Status:Posted for load [P]
Average daily traffic:12,000 [as of 1979]
Deck condition:Poor [4 out of 9]
Superstructure condition:Poor [4 out of 9]
Substructure condition:Poor [4 out of 9]
Channel protection:Bank protection is in need of minor repairs. River control devices and embankment protection have a little minor damage. Banks and/or channel have minor amounts of drift. [7]
Operating rating:19.8 tons [18.0 metric tons]
Inventory rating:6.2 tons [5.6 metric tons]
Evaluation:Structurally deficient [1]
Sufficiency rating:4.0
Recommended work:Replacement of bridge or other structure because of substandard load carrying capacity or substantial bridge roadway geometry. [31]
Estimated cost of work:$271,000