US Bridges

North Avenue over Deer Creek

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.2 MI No of 24 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000006265

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,080
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Avenue over Deer Creek is a steel culvert carrying North Avenue over Deer Creek in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 10,080 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,979 by 2028. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Avenue
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.2 MI No of 24 Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 5063
Coordinates42.6908, -82.87846
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,080 (2008)
Projected traffic14,979 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 North Avenue over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Avenue over Deer Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does North Avenue over Deer Creek carry?

About 10,080 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Avenue over Deer Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns North Avenue over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.