US Bridges

M-19 over Ashery Creek

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 1.0 MI S of Memphis · Structure no. 000000000006132

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,023
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-19 over Ashery Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying M-19 over Ashery Creek in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 97 years old, older 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 7,023 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,445 by 2018. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesM-19
CrossesAshery Creek
Location1.0 MI S of Memphis
RouteState Highway 19
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.88286, -82.76819
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,023 (2007)
Projected traffic13,445 by 2018
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 M-19 over Ashery Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is M-19 over Ashery Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does M-19 over Ashery Creek carry?

About 7,023 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is M-19 over Ashery Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M-19 over Ashery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.