US Bridges

Van Dyke Ave over Clinton River

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.3 MI South of M-59 · Structure no. 000000000006246

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,599
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Dyke Ave over Clinton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Dyke Ave over Clinton River in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 54 years old, older 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 21,599 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,091 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Dyke Ave
CrossesClinton River
Location0.3 MI South of M-59
RouteCounty Highway 2058
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.62027, -83.03214
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,599 (2012)
Projected traffic29,091 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 Van Dyke Ave over Clinton River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Van Dyke Ave over Clinton 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Van Dyke Ave over Clinton River carry?

About 21,599 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Van Dyke Ave over Clinton River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Van Dyke Ave over Clinton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.