US Bridges

North Ave over E B Coon Creek

FairPosted for load

Macomb County, Michigan · 0.5MI N of Armada Center · Structure no. 000000000006270

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,930
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Ave over E B Coon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Ave over E B Coon Creek in Macomb County, Michigan. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 94 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,930 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,812 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Ave
CrossesE B Coon Creek
Location0.5MI N of Armada Center
RouteCounty Highway 5063
CountyMacomb County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.85713, -82.88483
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,930 (2010)
Projected traffic8,812 by 2030
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 North Ave over E B Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

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

About 5,930 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North Ave over E B Coon Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns North Ave over E B Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.