US Bridges

North Ave over Coon Creek

Good

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.4 MI North of 27 Mile · Structure no. 000000000006267

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,460
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Ave over Coon Creek is a steel culvert carrying North Ave over Coon Creek in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6,460 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,599 by 2029. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Ave
CrossesCoon Creek
Location0.4 MI North of 27 Mile
RouteCounty Highway 5063
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.73834, -82.87553
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,460 (2009)
Projected traffic9,599 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Ave over Coon 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does North Ave over Coon Creek carry?

About 6,460 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North Ave over Coon Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns North Ave over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.