US Bridges

WB Metro Parkway over Harrington Drain

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.75 MI West of M-97 · Structure no. 000000000006198

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB Metro Parkway over Harrington Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying WB Metro Parkway over Harrington Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 73 years old, older 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 19,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,800 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWB Metro Parkway
CrossesHarrington Drain
Location0.75 MI West of M-97
RouteCounty Highway 2058
Coordinates42.56889, -82.92861
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,800 (2024)
Projected traffic20,800 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 WB Metro Parkway over Harrington Drain built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is WB Metro Parkway over Harrington Drain 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does WB Metro Parkway over Harrington Drain carry?

About 19,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is WB Metro Parkway over Harrington Drain?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns WB Metro Parkway over Harrington Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.