US Bridges

Garfield RD over Utica Drain

Fair

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.3 MI South of M-59 · Structure no. 000000000006257

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,769
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garfield RD over Utica Drain is a steel culvert carrying Garfield RD over Utica Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 50 years old, older 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 37,769 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,875 by 2028. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGarfield RD
CrossesUtica Drain
Location0.3 MI South of M-59
RouteCounty Highway 2058
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.62399, -82.95333
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,769 (2008)
Projected traffic50,875 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Utica Drain built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Garfield RD over Utica 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Garfield RD over Utica Drain carry?

About 37,769 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Garfield RD over Utica Drain?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Garfield RD over Utica Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.