US Bridges

Romeo Plank RD over N B Clinton River

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.7 MI S of 32 Mile Road · Structure no. 000000000006262

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,760
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Romeo Plank RD over N B Clinton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Romeo Plank RD over N B Clinton River in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 61 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 5,760 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,559 by 2029. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRomeo Plank RD
CrossesN B Clinton River
Location0.7 MI S of 32 Mile Road
RouteCounty Highway 5037
Coordinates42.79524, -82.96233
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,760 (2009)
Projected traffic8,559 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Romeo Plank RD over N B Clinton River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Romeo Plank RD over N B 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 2023.

How much traffic does Romeo Plank RD over N B Clinton River carry?

About 5,760 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Romeo Plank RD over N B Clinton River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Romeo Plank RD over N B Clinton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.