US Bridges

26 Mile Road over Price Brook Drain

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 2.7 Miles East of M-53 · Structure no. 000000000006214

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,020
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26 Mile Road over Price Brook Drain is a steel culvert carrying 26 Mile Road over Price Brook 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 14,020 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,883 by 2029. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries26 Mile Road
CrossesPrice Brook Drain
Location2.7 Miles East of M-53
RouteCounty Highway 5060
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.71578, -82.97827
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,020 (2009)
Projected traffic18,883 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Price Brook Drain built?

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

What condition is 26 Mile Road over Price Brook 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 26 Mile Road over Price Brook Drain carry?

About 14,020 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 26 Mile Road over Price Brook Drain?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns 26 Mile Road over Price Brook Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.