US Bridges

26 Mile Road over Yates Drain

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.2 MI East of M-53 · Structure no. 000000000006213

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,405
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26 Mile Road over Yates Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 26 Mile Road over Yates Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 22,405 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,722 by 2027. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries26 Mile Road
CrossesYates Drain
Location0.2 MI East of M-53
RouteCounty Highway 2058
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.71401, -83.0211
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,405 (2007)
Projected traffic36,722 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 26 Mile Road over Yates Drain built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26 Mile Road over Yates Drain 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 26 Mile Road over Yates Drain carry?

About 22,405 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 26 Mile Road over Yates Drain?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns 26 Mile Road over Yates Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.