US Bridges

23 Mile Road over Mcbride Drain

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.25 Miles West of Card · Structure no. 000000000006210

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

23 Mile Road over Mcbride Drain is a concrete culvert carrying 23 Mile Road over Mcbride Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,700 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries23 Mile Road
CrossesMcbride Drain
Location0.25 Miles West of Card
RouteCounty Highway 5050
Coordinates42.67304, -82.90114
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,800 (2022)
Projected traffic30,700 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 23 Mile Road over Mcbride Drain built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23 Mile Road over Mcbride 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 23 Mile Road over Mcbride Drain carry?

About 22,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 23 Mile Road over Mcbride Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m).

Who owns 23 Mile Road over Mcbride Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.