US Bridges

29 Mile Road over Salt River

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.3 MI W of Gratiot US-25 · Structure no. 000000000006226

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

29 Mile Road over Salt River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 29 Mile Road over Salt River in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries29 Mile Road
CrossesSalt River
Location0.3 MI W of Gratiot US-25
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.76461, -82.76568
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 29 Mile Road over Salt River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29 Mile Road over Salt River 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 Salt River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 29 Mile Road over Salt River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 29 Mile Road over Salt River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.