US Bridges

26 Mile Road over North Branch Clinton R

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 1.2 MI West of North Ave · Structure no. 000000000006216

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,030
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26 Mile Road over North Branch Clinton R is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 26 Mile Road over North Branch Clinton R in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 57 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,030 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,987 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries26 Mile Road
CrossesNorth Branch Clinton R
Location1.2 MI West of North Ave
RouteCounty Highway 5060
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.71719, -82.90455
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,030 (2020)
Projected traffic12,987 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 North Branch Clinton R built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is 26 Mile Road over North Branch Clinton R 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 26 Mile Road over North Branch Clinton R carry?

About 11,030 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 26 Mile Road over North Branch Clinton R?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 26 Mile Road over North Branch Clinton R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.