US Bridges

26 Mile Road over Coon Creek

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.4 MI West of North Ave · Structure no. 000000000006217

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,833
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26 Mile Road over Coon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 26 Mile Road over Coon Creek in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 11,833 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,370 by 2028. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries26 Mile Road
CrossesCoon Creek
Location0.4 MI West of North Ave
RouteCounty Highway 5060
Coordinates42.71764, -82.88175
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,833 (2008)
Projected traffic21,370 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26 Mile Road over Coon Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 26 Mile Road over Coon Creek carry?

About 11,833 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 26 Mile Road over Coon Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns 26 Mile Road over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.