US Bridges

Mound RD over Sterling Relief Drain

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.5 MI North of 15 Mile · Structure no. 000000000006243

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
97,045
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mound RD over Sterling Relief Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Mound RD over Sterling Relief Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 97,045 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long.

CarriesMound RD
CrossesSterling Relief Drain
Location0.5 MI North of 15 Mile
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.55863, -83.04909
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,045 (2022)
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mound RD over Sterling Relief Drain built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mound RD over Sterling Relief Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Mound RD over Sterling Relief Drain carry?

About 97,045 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mound RD over Sterling Relief Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns Mound RD over Sterling Relief Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.