US Bridges

29 Mile Road over North Branch Clinton Riv

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.5 MI W of Ray Center RD · Structure no. 000000000006224

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,730
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29 Mile Road over North Branch Clinton Riv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 29 Mile Road over North Branch Clinton Riv in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,730 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,057 by 2029. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries29 Mile Road
CrossesNorth Branch Clinton Riv
Location0.5 MI W of Ray Center RD
RouteCounty Highway 5068
Coordinates42.76104, -82.91414
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,730 (2009)
Projected traffic4,057 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 29 Mile Road over North Branch Clinton Riv built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29 Mile Road over North Branch Clinton Riv 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 2023.

How much traffic does 29 Mile Road over North Branch Clinton Riv carry?

About 2,730 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 29 Mile Road over North Branch Clinton Riv?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 29 Mile Road over North Branch Clinton Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.