US Bridges

Schoenherr RD over Red Run Drain

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.2 MI S of 15 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000006249

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schoenherr RD over Red Run Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schoenherr RD over Red Run Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 34,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,900 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSchoenherr RD
CrossesRed Run Drain
Location0.2 MI S of 15 Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 2058
Coordinates42.5495, -82.98962
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,200 (2023)
Projected traffic35,900 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 Schoenherr RD over Red Run Drain built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schoenherr RD over Red Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Schoenherr RD over Red Run Drain carry?

About 34,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Schoenherr RD over Red Run Drain?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Schoenherr RD over Red Run Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.