US Bridges

Moravian Drive over Clinton River

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.5 MI South of Cass Ave · Structure no. 000000000006190

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moravian Drive over Clinton River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Moravian Drive over Clinton River in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2044. The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMoravian Drive
CrossesClinton River
Location0.5 MI South of Cass Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.59619, -82.90921
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length238 ft (72.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2024)
Projected traffic8,700 by 2044
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Moravian Drive over Clinton River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moravian Drive over Clinton River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Moravian Drive over Clinton River carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Moravian Drive over Clinton River?

The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Moravian Drive over Clinton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.