US Bridges

Cass Ave over North Branch Clinton Riv

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.25 MI West of Moravian · Structure no. 000000000006205

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,901
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cass Ave over North Branch Clinton Riv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cass Ave over North Branch Clinton Riv in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 30,901 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,917 by 2030. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCass Ave
CrossesNorth Branch Clinton Riv
Location0.25 MI West of Moravian
RouteCounty Highway 2058
Coordinates42.60163, -82.91002
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length285 ft (86.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,901 (2010)
Projected traffic45,917 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Cass Ave over North Branch Clinton Riv built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cass Ave over North Branch Clinton Riv 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 Cass Ave over North Branch Clinton Riv carry?

About 30,901 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cass Ave over North Branch Clinton Riv?

The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Cass Ave over North Branch Clinton Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.