US Bridges

29 Mile Road over Healy Brook Drain

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 1.9MI East of Van Dyke · Structure no. 000000000006222

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,715
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29 Mile Road over Healy Brook Drain is a concrete culvert carrying 29 Mile Road over Healy Brook Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,715 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,478 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries29 Mile Road
CrossesHealy Brook Drain
Location1.9MI East of Van Dyke
RouteCounty Highway 5068
Coordinates42.76002, -82.98104
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,715 (2017)
Projected traffic5,478 by 2037
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 29 Mile Road over Healy Brook Drain built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29 Mile Road over Healy Brook Drain 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 2023.

How much traffic does 29 Mile Road over Healy Brook Drain carry?

About 3,715 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 29 Mile Road over Healy Brook Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns 29 Mile Road over Healy Brook Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.