US Bridges

Garfield RD over Clinton River

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.1 MI S of Clinton R RD · Structure no. 000000000006256

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,581
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garfield RD over Clinton River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garfield RD over Clinton River in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 39 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 32,581 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,887 by 2029. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGarfield RD
CrossesClinton River
Location0.1 MI S of Clinton R RD
RouteCounty Highway 2058
Coordinates42.57794, -82.95208
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,581 (2009)
Projected traffic43,887 by 2029
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 Garfield RD over Clinton River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Garfield RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Garfield RD over Clinton River carry?

About 32,581 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Garfield RD over Clinton River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Garfield RD over Clinton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.