US Bridges

18 Mile RD over Gibson Drain

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.3 MI East of Dequindre · Structure no. 000000000006203

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,030
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

18 Mile RD over Gibson Drain is a concrete culvert carrying 18 Mile RD over Gibson Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 18,030 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,551 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries18 Mile RD
CrossesGibson Drain
Location0.3 MI East of Dequindre
RouteCounty Highway 2058
Coordinates42.59327, -83.08235
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,030 (2010)
Projected traffic29,551 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 18 Mile RD over Gibson Drain built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 18 Mile RD over Gibson 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 18 Mile RD over Gibson Drain carry?

About 18,030 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 18 Mile RD over Gibson Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns 18 Mile RD over Gibson Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.