US Bridges

Harper Ave over Clinton Harrison Drain

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · Bet 15 Mile RD and I-94 · Structure no. 000000000006263

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,760
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harper Ave over Clinton Harrison Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harper Ave over Clinton Harrison Drain in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 20,760 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,964 by 2029. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHarper Ave
CrossesClinton Harrison Drain
LocationBet 15 Mile RD and I-94
RouteCounty Highway 2058
Coordinates42.55449, -82.87052
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,760 (2009)
Projected traffic27,964 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$265,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harper Ave over Clinton Harrison Drain built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Harper Ave over Clinton Harrison Drain 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 Harper Ave over Clinton Harrison Drain carry?

About 20,760 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harper Ave over Clinton Harrison Drain?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Harper Ave over Clinton Harrison Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.