US Bridges

24 Mile Road over Middle Branch Clinton R

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.5 MI East of Mound RD · Structure no. 000000000006212

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,280
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

24 Mile Road over Middle Branch Clinton R is a steel culvert carrying 24 Mile Road over Middle Branch Clinton R in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 10,280 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,275 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries24 Mile Road
CrossesMiddle Branch Clinton R
Location0.5 MI East of Mound RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.6838, -83.04381
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,280 (2010)
Projected traffic15,275 by 2030
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 24 Mile Road over Middle Branch Clinton R built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24 Mile Road over Middle Branch Clinton R 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 24 Mile Road over Middle Branch Clinton R carry?

About 10,280 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 24 Mile Road over Middle Branch Clinton R?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns 24 Mile Road over Middle Branch Clinton R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.