US Bridges

North Ave over E B Coon Creek

PoorPosted for load

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.3MI North of 26 Mile RD · Structure no. 000000000006266

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,890
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Ave over E B Coon Creek is a steel culvert carrying North Ave over E B Coon Creek in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,890 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,170 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNorth Ave
CrossesE B Coon Creek
Location0.3MI North of 26 Mile RD
RouteCounty Highway 5063
Coordinates42.72256, -82.87484
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,890 (2022)
Projected traffic10,170 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ave over E B Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Ave over E B Coon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does North Ave over E B Coon Creek carry?

About 8,890 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North Ave over E B Coon Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns North Ave over E B Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.